Mamdani administration secures $9M in vehicle idling fines from Amazon
The Department of Finance says the company is one of New York City’s worst idling offenders.
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Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration announced Thursday that they have successfully secured more than $9 million in fines accrued from Amazon truck idling violations.
The Department of Finance says the company is one of New York City’s worst idling offenders.
“Amazon is worth $2 trillion. Yet, it did not deign to pay the millions of dollars it racked up in unpaid fines as its’ trucks illegally polluted our air and forced New Yorkers to breathe in their exhaust. We are going to collect every dollar they owe the people of this city,” said Mamdani.
Most vehicles are not permitted to idle for longer than three minutes while parked, standing or stopped under current city law.
“These laws exist for a reason: cleaner air, healthier communities, and a city where corporations are held to the same standard as everyone else. Today we are making clear that no company – no matter how large or powerful – is above the law,” he said.
