NYS residents urge lawmakers to pass plan to lower auto insurance rates

Car insurance premiums are climbing for many New Yorkers, and transportation experts and business leaders across the state are urging lawmakers to act on Gov. Kathy Hochul’s plan aimed at lowering auto insurance rates.

The CAR Coalition said New Yorkers are paying an average of $4,000 a year for coverage, nearly double the national average, with some drivers facing bills as high as $7,000 annually. Read more…