Peak vs. off-peak congestion pricing: Price difference, times, what drivers should know
The controversial congestion pricing plan from the MTA is now in effect, meaning it will cost more to enter midtown and lower Manhattan. But how much more? That depends on the time of day, and whether it's a weekday or weekend.
Congestion pricing begins as Long Island drivers vent and plot detours
Drivers took to social media to rail against the new toll where most will pay $9 to enter Manhattan south of 60th Street.
New York rolls out first U.S. congestion pricing to cut traffic
New York City's new congestion pricing toll for drivers entering the center of Manhattan began on Sunday (January 5). Drivers will now pay $9 to access the busiest part of the city during peak hours.
New York City becomes first in U.S. to impose congestion pricing in effort to reduce traffic
Drivers entering Manhattan’s busiest neighborhoods will now have to pay up to $9 in congestion charges during peak hours, as New York City’s first-in-the-nation congestion pricing officially launched on Sunday.
Driving into Manhattan? That’ll Cost You as Congestion Begins
The toll, known as congestion pricing, is meant to reduce traffic gridlock in the densely packed city while also raising money to help fix its ailing public transit infrastructure. Drivers of most passenger cars will pay $9 to enter Manhattan south of Central Park on weekdays between 5 a.
New York becomes first US city to introduce congestion charging
New York on Sunday became the first US city to launch a congestion charge zone, after the controversial scheme aimed at easing traffic and raising billions of dollars for local transit was beset by years of delays and legal challenges.
Congestion pricing system faces first rush hour test Monday as MTA says 'no hiccups'
Congestion pricing got its first rush hour test on Monday morning, with MTA officials saying it was a smooth ride and drivers ...
Congestion pricing is now live in NYC. Here's what commuters need to know.
Congestion pricing started on Sunday, Jan. 5 in NYC, after years of debate, planning, controversy and legal challenges.
MTA officials say they're prepared to handle any issues with congestion pricing
Congestion pricing is expected to generate billions in revenue to modernize New York’s transit infrastructure. Still, the ...
NYC congestion pricing program has launched, tolling drivers entering 60th Street and below in Manhattan
New York City’s congestion pricing program, charging drivers entering 60th Street and below in Manhattan, started Sunday, ...
Congestion pricing in New York City starts after years of turmoil and legal challenges
The countdown to congestion pricing in New York City is over. Drivers now must pay a toll to enter Manhattan south of 60th ...
MTA to begin congestion pricing in NYC on Sunday, despite New Jersey's pushback
New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority said it will begin congestion pricing tolling on Sunday despite New Jersey ...
Judge denies NJ's last-ditch effort to halt congestion pricing, allowing plan to proceed
A judge denied New Jersey’s last-ditch effort to stop the MTA’s long-anticipated, and at times much-maligned, congestion pricing plan from going into effect.
Hearing set for Jan. 3 in last-ditch effort to stop NYC congestion pricing plan
A Friday hearing could block MTA's proposed $9 congestion pricing toll in effect on Jan. 5 as New Jersey urges the MTA to reconsider the decision.
NYC congestion pricing policy starts on schedule amid pushback
While not likely to face its first stringent test until Monday morning rush hour, New York City's congestion pricing plan for ...
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.