New York Governor Kathy Hochul's congestion pricing plan, which would impose a $15 toll on drivers entering Manhattan below 59th Street, remains on hold due to her concerns about the economic burden on New Yorkers. Hochul's legal team argues that the lawsuits challenging her decision should be dismissed, claiming her pause on the implementation was not a final decision and thus not subject to legal scrutiny. Critics, including the Riders Alliance, argue her reasoning is inconsistent and that the pause violates state climate laws, leaving significant tolling infrastructure unused. Experts note that lowering the toll below the approved $15 could complicate the process further, potentially restarting environmental reviews and causing additional delays. The MTA's ability to generate crucial revenue for construction projects is jeopardized by the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the tolls. As frustrations mount, the debate continues over the appropriateness of implementing congestion pricing amid economic concerns.