FDNY unions say congestion pricing will hurt response times, hike overtime fees: 'This is going to cause serious problems'
Two of New York City’s firefighter unions are criticizing the city’s newly-implemented congestion pricing plan, stating at a press conference on Sunday that the $9 toll will hurt response times and hike overtime fees.
FDNY union leaders warn against congestion pricing after being denied exemption: 'Don't go down this road'
FDNY unions are sounding the alarm on the city's new congestion pricing, warning it could delay response times and have deadly side effects as a result.
FDNY slams congestion pricing, warns of delayed responses, millions in overtime
The tolling program, the first of its kind in the United States, was introduced just after midnight on Sunday, and imposes a $9 toll on drivers entering Manhattan’s busiest areas.
FDNY unions sounding alarm about congestion pricing
Meanwhile, New York’s bravest are sounding the alarm on congestion pricing. Union leaders say this could slow down the response time of first responders arriving at a fire. FOX 5 NY’s Meredith Gorman has the details.
FDNY unions say congestion toll will hurt response times: ‘Could mean the difference between life and death’
The FDNY will be forced to use firetrucks and other heavy vehicles to move firefighters around the city because smoke eaters will no longer want to drive their personal cars into manhattan, warned
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