FDNY unions say congestion toll will hurt response times

Two of New York City’s firefighter unions are slamming the newly implemented $9 congestion toll plan, saying Sunday that it will likely hurt response times — which “could mean a difference between life and death.”

FDNY firefighters came out against the scheme on Sunday, just as drivers began getting charged for entering Manhattan below 61st Street. The toll is $9 during peak hours — from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends — and $2.25 for off-peak hours.

New York’s Bravest warned the new tolls could delay emergency response time as firefighters will no longer use their cars to quickly get around the city, and instead be forced to try and navigate more congested streets in firetrucks.

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[Yet-another-lisa]

Oh look it's New York making bad decisions

[NickS]

It's affecting everyone. Not just FDNY. Sanitation, Police, DOT, and even MTA employees themselves

[sushantbmusic]

Sad... what is happening to nyc. Citizens are at risk

[AC-ntph]

AOC and Kathy Hoho need to be voted out

[LadieKadie]

Public transportation isn’t safe! How dare she.

[gsxr]

That money will never make it to transportation. But don’t worry the subway is perfectly safe folks. For the leaders that don’t have to ride it…..

[vickietrub]

our idiot governor didn't care qnd not smart enough to evaluate pros and cons. All she was looking to make tons of money they can waste

[poodledog]

Trump do your job and get rid of our Governor plz

[bigfootwalker]

This is only a problem for people who lack common sense!

[povertyspec]

Fun fact: Mass transit has never been used to deliver anyone to an emergency room or deliver a single gallon of milk to a grocery store.

[davinxi]

Traffic and uber driver and doordash and grab drivers

[RooRoove]

I'm against congestion pricing, but would it apply to emergency vehicles that are on call?

[ghostmantagshome-erpb]

"That's ok guys we've weighed it out and decided this is a revenue maker."
N.Y.C democrats

[CarsGuitarsAudio]

But hey at least the subway is safe right

[Pete-da-peter]

The only ppl benefits from congestion tolls are the MTA & NYPD employees who made $300, 000 in overtime money

[JS-zbvv]

Having to pay to drive on tax payer funded roads!!

[AndyB]

Guys, making 350k a yr can afford tolls like the rest of us.
Think of those who work 5 and 6 days a week and not 2 like your members

[AnythingJW]

how BS... response time should be faster with less traffic and congestion... firefighters just don't want to pay when they drive their own cars for work

[TimMcCue-nubt]

Public transportation..the one with the stabbings, and crime..cheaper option + unsafe..will they consider conceal carry permits?

[thomaswalsh]

Elections have consequences…..And that’s that