NYC, congestion pricing and MTA

MTA could raise NYC congestion pricing toll 25% on gridlock alert days, but Hochul says she won't allow it
With congestion pricing set to start on Jan. 5, the MTA now says it has the right to hike the prices even more on gridlock alert days.
MTA: Submit congestion pricing exemption applications now as tolls begin Jan. 5
The MTA is accepting applications for income-based, disability-based and other exemptions and discounts from eligible drivers and organizations for the toll program that begins Jan. 5.
As congestion pricing tolls begin in NYC, LIRR and Metro-North offer discounts
Starting on Jan. 4, the LIRR and Metro-North will allow monthly ticketholders to bring up to two passengers along for just $1 on weekends.
Hochul balks at MTA plan to hike congestion pricing during heavy traffic days
Gov. Hochul put the kibosh on the MTA’s plan to boost congestion pricing in Manhattan during times of extreme gridlock.
No Gridlock Alert surcharge for congestion pricing, Gov. Kathy Hochul decides
NEW YORK (WABC) -- The MTA will not be able to "surge" the base congestion pricing fee of $9 on Gridlock Alert days, Gov. Kathy Hochul has decided. As part of the congestion pricing plan, the MTA has stated it "reserves the right to charge an extra 25%" on city designated Gridlock Alert days.
MTA says it has the right to hike congestion pricing toll 25% on gridlock alert days
However, Gov. Kathy Hochul says "under no circumstances" will she allow it to happen. The controversial tolling plan begins on Jan. 5. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian has the story.
Hochul puts brakes on congestion toll’s extra ‘surge-pricing’ squeeze after fierce backlash
Gov. Kathy Hochul put the brakes on the MTA’s plan to hike the price of the new Manhattan congestion toll by 25% on “gridlock alert” days after fierce backlash for the plan. Hochul said Thursday that “under no circumstances” would she allow the extra charge on top of the $9 minimum toll set to kick in Jan.
NYC drivers will be spared 25% congestion pricing surcharge
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Who qualifies for congestion pricing discounts?
Congestion pricing in NYC begins Jan. 5, and drivers entering the congestion zone may face steep tolls. FOX 5's Kendall ...
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NYC's congestion pricing begins January 5: Which drivers are eligible for discounts?
Some drivers could qualify for a discount that reduces the congestion toll by 50%, while drivers with disabilities or health ...
Congestion pricing in New York City clears late legal hurdles, judges refuse to delay January start date
New York City congestion pricing cleared late legal challenges in Manhattan and Rockland County, keeping it on track to start ...
Congestion pricing clears key obstacle, as judge paves way for tolling plan to begin
The ruling means that barring another legal ruling from across the Hudson River, where the state of New Jersey has sued to ...
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Dattner Architects and Parsons design congestion pricing devices in New York, ahead of January 5 rollout
On January 5, congestion pricing goes into effect in New York. Dattner Architects and Parsons, an engineering firm, designed ...
Deadline to apply for NYC congestion pricing discounts is at the end of this month
When it returns on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, there will be a lower toll than first proposed. Originally, drivers would have been ...
Congestion pricing in NYC: When does it start?
Drivers heading to New York City are preparing to pay a $9 congestion pricing toll if they enter Manhattan below 60th Street.