Hardworking New Yorkers are being nickel-and-dimed by their own government.
The latest example? An $8 surcharge on LIRR riders who activate a mobile ticket after boarding. Another cash-grab fee, quietly rolled out, with no improvement in service to justify it.
Trains run late. Service disruptions are routine. Commuters lose hours every week.
Yet when the system fails you, there is no discount, no refund, no accountability.
But when riders make an honest mistake—or are forced to activate a ticket onboard—the government is right there with its hand out.
This is not about fairness. It is about a government that sees the middle class as an ATM.
Fees for this. Surcharges for that. Penalties buried in fine print.
All while families are already stretched thin by taxes, inflation, and rising costs of living.
That is why ending government overreach and eliminating hidden, punitive fees is a core part of my campaign for Governor.
If elected, I will:
- Put an end to sneaky surcharges and junk fees
- Demand accountability before raising costs on riders
- Protect middle-class New Yorkers from being gouged by their own government
New Yorkers deserve reliable services, transparent pricing, and basic respect—not endless fees with nothing to show for them.
It is time to stop punishing the people who keep this state running.