MTA cut bus service after Gov. Hochul's congestion pricing pause, lawsuit alleges
The MTA has quietly cut bus service in the Bronx, Brooklyn and Manhattan by 10% due to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s pause of congestion pricing, the transit workers union and Public Advocate Jumaane Williams allege in a new lawsuit.
The suit argues that the cuts violate state laws requiring the MTA give 30 days notice to the mayor and City Council about non-emergency reductions to service. The agency is preparing an update for later this month on the financial impact to the operations budget, which covers the cost of keeping trains and buses running.
“Apparently now it's silly season and some union leaders need that explained in court,” MTA spokesperson Tim Minton said, taking aim at Transport Workers Union Local President Richie Davis.
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