Commuters grumble, MTA reports 'no hiccups' on congestion pricing's first rush hour
Congestion pricing got its first rush hour test on Monday morning, with MTA officials saying it was a smooth ride and drivers grumbling about the $9 fee to enter parts of Manhattan.
E-ZPass site crashes during NYC congestion pricing’s first workweek rush hour
Z. The state’s E-ZPass website crashed Monday morning during the Manhattan toll program’s first workweek rush hour. The technological traffic jam hit after MTA
NYC congestion pricing in effect as drivers face 1st workday commute with new tolls
Congestion pricing is now in effect in NYC, and drivers are facing the first weekday commute with the controversial new tolling system.
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Reality Sets In During First Monday of Congestion Pricing
After decades of failed efforts to bring the tolling program to city streets, it finally went live on a freezing night over the weekend when few drivers were out and transit workers could monitor the newly deployed tolling equipment at a relaxed pace.
MTA Boss Welcomes Congestion Pricing in NYC
Metropolitan Transportation Authority Chair and CEO Janno Lieber discusses New York City's embrace of congestion pricing amid ongoing legal challenges and pushback from many commuters and residents. Mr.
NYC congestion pricing off and running, with all eyes on the Monday morning rush
New York City congestion pricing, the first-in-the-nation tolling program​, got underway Sunday with no major issues, the MTA said.
Manhattan congestion pricing debuts, but the big test comes Monday
New York’s new toll for drivers entering the center of Manhattan debuted Sunday, meaning many people will pay $9 to access the busiest part of the Big Apple during peak hours.
Live Updates: New York Begins Congestion Pricing Without Hiccups
Transportation officials want to reduce the number of taxis, Ubers and Lyfts that idle in heavy traffic. To do that, they will charge riders new fees.
Drivers face first Monday commute with congestion pricing
New York City’s first-in-the-nation congestion pricing plan kicked off without a hitch a day ago, and now drivers are facing their first weekday morning rush hour at extra cost. As of Sunday, many people must pay $9 to access the busiest part of the Big Apple during peak hours.
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Hearing set for Jan. 3 in last-ditch effort to stop NYC congestion pricing plan
The MTA's congestion pricing toll may be foiled yet again, thanks to a last-minute effort from the Garden State. A hearing scheduled for Friday afternoon could block the MTA's proposed $9 ...
MTA eyes new taxes, fees to plug $33B budget hole — even after NYC’s $9 congestion toll!
Hochul’s remarks seem to ignore the fact that her and lawmakers need to find new revenue streams to patch a $33 billion hole ...
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Mad about congestion pricing? Maybe point lasers at the cameras, Queens lawmaker says
City Councilmember Vickie Paladino, a Republican who represents parts of northeast Queens, said a "high-powered green laser ...
Congestion pricing starts Sunday, despite N.J. appeal to stop it. Here’s what it will cost drivers.
Despite an appeal by New Jersey, congestion pricing and Port Authority toll increases start Sunday morning. This is how much ...
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 ...
Congestion pricing: How many times can drivers be charged per day? Depends on the vehicle
While the MTA has tried to address many concerns both in the leadup to and after congestion pricing went into effect, drivers still have not been completely sure of all the rules when it comes to who ...
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Congestion pricing: What you need to know about toll bill, discounts and more
With congestion pricing in full effect, some drivers will soon start getting bills in the mail, but just how much and how often?
MTA holds cheery ceremony to unveil congestion pricing signs — hours before drivers are set to feel the pain
The MTA held a cheery celebration to unveil a new “Congestion Relief Zone” sign in Manhattan, just hours before drivers will ...
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Should New Jersey launch its own version of congestion pricing?
Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop says drivers coming to the Garden State from New York City should pay a Jersey version of ...