What was promised

Indefinitely pause congestion pricing (June 2024 pledge)

What’s happened

Paused June 6, 2024 weeks before launch, then reversed in Nov 2024; the pause pledge was abandoned.

Evidence

• Congestion pricing takes effect at reduced $9 toll after five-month pause
  politicsnyNov 14, 2024

• Park Avenue Viaduct structural replacement finished 60 months early and $195M under budget, Hochul announces
  Governor's OfficeJul 27, 2026
• Hochul and Mamdani roll out $882M "Next Stop" bus plan; free buses not included
  amNewYorkJul 8, 2026
• Federal judge rules Trump administration cannot kill NYC congestion pricing
  Streetsblog NYCMar 3, 2026
• Trump administration takes over Penn Station overhaul; Hochul calls it a savings "win"
  ABC7 NYApr 15, 2025