MTA gives congestion pricing update

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.
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: 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.
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.
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 ...
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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 ...
Congestion pricing clears key obstacle, as judge paves way for tolling plan to begin
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Congestion pricing in New York City clears late legal hurdles, judges refuse to delay January start date
New York City congestion pricing cleared a late legal challenge in the Southern District of New York and remains on course to ...
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 ...
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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Congestion Pricing Dream Lives On After Two Judges Rule in MTA’s Favor
New York won two major victories in court on Monday after federal judges declined to put the skids on congestion pricing's ...
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Hochul puts brakes on congestion toll’s extra ‘surge-pricing’ squeeze after fierce backlash
NY Gov. Kathy Hochul hit the breaks on the MTA’s plan to hike congestion pricing on “gridlock alert” days. Matthew ...