There was un-coördinated public outreach, too. It may be unmerited graciousness, but a council member and a senior City administrator each told me, on separate occasions, that I swung their position on the bill.
New Yorkers have shit to do and places to go. I'm fine with paying for a congestion charge. But it needs to be fairly applied across traffic. Engaging regulators and - in a balanced and sensible way - poking them in their flabby spots, when warranted, is a well-tread feature of democracy. If you care about something, reach out to your local representatives.
Disclaimer: I don't work, nor ever have worked, for Uber. Neither do I hold a position in their stock, et cetera. I am a frequent rider. I've had many severely upsetting experiences with yellow cabs.
New Yorkers have shit to do and places to go. I'm fine with paying for a congestion charge. But it needs to be fairly applied across traffic. Engaging regulators and - in a balanced and sensible way - poking them in their flabby spots, when warranted, is a well-tread feature of democracy. If you care about something, reach out to your local representatives.
Disclaimer: I don't work, nor ever have worked, for Uber. Neither do I hold a position in their stock, et cetera. I am a frequent rider. I've had many severely upsetting experiences with yellow cabs.