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.
MTA accepting applications for discounts and exemptions for congestion pricing
The MTA is accepting applications for drivers and vehicles that may qualify for a discount or exemptions when congestion pricing starts on Sunday, Jan. 5. There are seven categories of exemptions: a low-income discount,
Long Islanders worry as MTA plan could increase congestion pricing by 25% during gridlock days
The MTA says it has the right to add on a 25% surcharge during gridlock alert days. Those days include when the UN General Assembly is in session, when the president is in the city, or when holiday traffic is at its heaviest.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 ...
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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MTA could raise NYC congestion pricing toll 25% on gridlock alert days, but Hochul says no
New York City's congestion pricing tolling plan is set to start in less than two weeks. But on Gridlock Alert Days, MTA says the price could go up even more.
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 ...
NYC congestion pricing plan survives pause attempts from Rockland, Orange counties and teachers' union, other groups
Federal judges in Manhattan and White Plains denied requests by several groups and two counties to pause the plan.
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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 ...