NYPD cracks down on congestion pricing toll evaders
Assisting the MTA, the NYPD stopped at least two drivers who tried to cover up parts of their license plates to avoid being charged as they entered in the congestion zone.
'This is historic': New York City's congestion pricing is now in effect
MTA Chairman and CEO Janno Lieber joins Morning Joe to discuss the start of congestion pricing in the city, criticisms of the pricing from Republican House member Mike Lawler of Long Island and subway crime.
How are people reacting to congestion pricing in NYC?
The toll, known as congestion pricing, is meant to reduce traffic gridlock in densely packed Manhattan while also raising money to help fix the city’s ailing public transit infrastructure. It formally took effect Sunday.
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.
Congestion pricing arrives
Our colleague Jeff Coltin was out on the streets in the wee hours Sunday to witness the first drivers being tolled for coming into Manhattan’s central business district. What comes across from his photo of the moments congestion pricing began — as a Tesla passes beneath a tolling gantry — is really how unremarkable it is.
New Yorkers adjust to country's first-ever congestion pricing
New York is now charging a $9 toll during daytime hours for passenger vehicles driving in Manhattan south of 60th Street as part of the United States’ first-ever congestion pricing plan.
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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Congestion pricing launches ‘smoothly’ as MTA sets sights on ‘getting projects done’ with new cash flow
Just 12 hours after congestion pricing’s launch, the head of the MTA touted its early success and defended its launch. “It ...
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NYPD cracks down on motorists trying to evade congestion pricing toll
Assisting the MTA, the NYPD stopped two drivers who tried to cover up parts of their license plates to avoid being charged as they entered the congestion zone.
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 ...
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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MTA moving ahead with congestion pricing on Jan. 5 despite NJ’s legal efforts
Unless NJ Gov. Phil Murphy can convince a judge to bolster a recent ruling, NY plans to begin congestion tolling.
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 ...