AG James issued a consumer alert warning New Yorkers to beware of price gouging of transportation services amid the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) workers’ strike. New York’s price gouging laws prohibit businesses from unconscionably increasing prices on goods or services, including transportation, that are vital to consumers’ health, safety, or welfare during market disruptions. Train service at all LIRR stations has shut down, forcing New Yorkers to rely on alternative means of transportation. Attorney General James is encouraging anyone who encounters excessively higher prices of rideshare services, car rentals, and parking to report it to the Office of the Attorney General. 

“As New Yorkers face a complete shutdown of LIRR service, many are counting on rideshares, rental cars, and other services to help them commute. This strike is no excuse for companies to unfairly raise prices on New Yorkers. We will not tolerate price gouging, and I encourage everyone to remain vigilant and report illegal price hikes to my office.” -AG James