Gov. Phil Murphy wrote a letter to the president saying that the surcharge on drivers entering Manhattan’s busiest area was a “disaster” for commuters and residents in his state.

Hours after Donald Trump was sworn into office as the president, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy asked him to review federal approval of New York’s congestion pricing program, which costs New Jersey drivers an additional $9 to enter midtown Manhattan.

Phil Murphy penned a letter to President Donald Trump regarding congestion pricing, saying it's an area in which the two of them can find common ground. In his letter, Murphy reminded Trump that he has previously said he would "terminate" congestion pricing during his first week back in office.

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy says he's waiting for a response to his letter to President Donald Trump asking him to stop congestion pricing.

On Inauguration Day, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy asked President Donald Trump to follow up on a campaign promise to end congestion pricing. In a letter dated Jan. 20, Murphy asked Trump to examine the federal approval that the controversial tolling program received.

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy appeals to the Trump administration to reconsider NYC's congestion pricing, arguing it burdens New Jersey commuters and families.