A New York judge has temporarily blocked the state�s congestion surcharges on taxis and other for-hire vehicles.
Thursday�s ruling comes after drivers sued over the proposed fee of $2.50 for yellow taxis and $2.75 for green cabs. The surcharges were set to take effect Jan. 1.
The judge scheduled a Jan. 3 hearing to decide on whether to continue the restraining order.
New York Taxi Workers Alliance Executive Director Bhairavi Desai said they were �elated� and �encouraged� by the ruling. Desai said Gov. Andrew Cuomo �has the power to help drivers instead of adding an additional crushing burden� on drivers.
The group had staged a rally outside Cuomo�s Manhattan office on Wednesday to demand an exemption from the fee.
(AP)
