MTA’s Janno Lieber Promotes New Congestion Pricing Amid Safety Concerns on NYC Subways
New York – In the wake of recent assaults on New York City’s subway system, Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Chairman Janno Lieber has defended the city’s new “congestion pricing” strategy designed to encourage the use of public transit by imposing a fee on drivers entering key parts of Manhattan. During an appearance on a Bloomberg podcast, Lieber emphasized the positive impact anticipated from the initiative despite growing concerns over subway safety. Lieber addressed incidents that …