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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,
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.
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. Hochul said Thursday that “under no circumstances” would she allow the extra charge on top of the $9 minimum toll set to kick in Jan.
NYC drivers will be spared 25% congestion pricing surcharge
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Congestion pricing clears key obstacle, as judge paves way for tolling plan to begin
The ruling means that barring another legal ruling from across the Hudson River, where the state of New Jersey has sued 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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
NY Congestion Pricing Plan Survives Challenges as More Loom
New York’s controversial congestion pricing project cleared a pair of hurdles as two federal judges declined to put the ...
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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.