Gov. Kathy Hochul’s move to revive congestion pricing in New York has energized her Republican opponents, giving them fodder to fight her re-election in 2026.

Hochul has been under pressure from transit advocates, environmental groups and supportive lawmakers to revive the toll since she spiked it in June.

Hochul announced the daytime toll for automobiles would be reduced from $15 to $9, calling it a 40% reduction that would save daily commuters nearly $1,500 annually.