MTA, NYC and congestion pricing

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.
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.
NYC congestion pricing: What are the toll rates during peak period?
Rates will be discounted during overnight hours, which are weekdays from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. and weekends from 9 p.m. to 9 a.m.
NYC Congestion Pricing Plan Threatened by Legal Challenges
A series of legal challenges could derail New York City ’s long-awaited congestion pricing plan, which is scheduled to begin on January 5, report Chris Dolmetsch and Michelle Kaske in Bloomberg CityLab.
Congestion pricing will fund subway station accessibility projects across NYC, MTA says
The MTA says much of the revenue it expects to get from congestion pricing will go towards solving subway station accessibility issues.
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 charged $15 for entering the zone. Hochul said her initial opposition to the program was due to the high cost for working New Yorkers.
Hochul balks at MTA plan to hike congestion pricing during heavy traffic days
Gov. Kathy Hochul put the kibosh on the MTA’s plan to boost congestion pricing in Manhattan during times of extreme gridlock. The MTA has floated plans to charge an additional 25% on top of the $9 it plans to tax drivers heading into the Big Apple’s congestion relief zone — an area that extends from 60th St.
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.
NYC drivers will be spared 25% congestion pricing surcharge
Drivers coming to Manhattan during the holidays won't have to pay a higher congestion pricing fee after New York's governor ...
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 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.
Nassau judge sets court date for congestion pricing suit, but after tolling set to start
New York's congestion pricing program is expected to take effect on Jan. 5. State officials have until Jan. 16 to respond to ...
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Governor Hochul Halts Extra 'Surge Pricing' for Manhattan Congestion Fee Amid Public Uproar
Governor Kathy Hochul stops extra surge pricing on Manhattan congestion tolls amid backlash. She ensures no 25% increase on ...
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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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Federal court sides with Town of Hempstead over congestion pricing lawsuit location
A federal court sided with the Town of Hempstead on Thursday, agreeing that their upcoming congestion pricing lawsuit should ...