Congestion pricing opponents charged the MTA's CEO is driven in a agency vehicle instead of using the transit system. He claims he uses mass transit
The latest bi-state war of words continued between the MTA’s CEO and two congressmen who charged the transit agency boss doesn’t use it’s buses and trains, saying he instead opts for an agency vehicle that would be exempted fromU.S. Reps Josh Gottheimer, D-5th Dist., and Anthony D’Esposito from Long Island’s 4th district also announced proposed legislation to prohibit the MTA from using federal funds “to chauffeur” MTA CEO Janno Lieber” during a Thursday morning press conference.
“We got more evidence Janno is above it all, he doesn’t use his own mass transit… he uses a government vehicle to get around the city, the very things congestion pricing is trying and get off the road,” Gottheimer said. “A government vehicle won’t be subject to the congestion tax.” While acknowledging there can be issues about security and accommodating Lieber’s protection detail, he noted that Mayor Eric Adams and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul have taken the subway or bus with their security details, Gottheimer said.We searched for all the Jersey Shore towns that have parking apps. Here’s the list.If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.
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