Unshackle’s Brian Sampson says businesses should not have to bear the costs for what he says is past mismanagement by the state’s Thruway Authority that has led to a potential shortfall.
 
“It begs the question of, why does the Thruway Authority need additional toll increases?” Sampson said. “Where is the money going? What is it being spent on?”
 
Governor Cuomo is not opposing the proposed truck toll hike, saying he wants the Thruway Authority to look at  cuts first. But he says if tolls are necessary “as a last resort,” then they should be set at the “the minimum amount possible.” The governor says he’s waiting until public hearings are held on the toll hike later this summer, and will then consider the recommendations from the Thruway Authority.