MTA gives congestion pricing update

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: 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.
Hochul Blocks Surge-Pricing Hike On Congestion Toll: Report
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority planned to increase the $9 congestion toll by 25 percent on days when traffic is the worst.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 ...
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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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 ...
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Federal court sides with Town of Hempstead over congestion pricing lawsuit location
A federal court sided with the Town of Hempstead on Thursday, agreeing that their upcoming congestion pricing lawsuit should ...
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Judge rejects stopping NYC congestion pricing
On Monday, a federal judge denied a bid to stop congestion pricing. The congestion pricing plan is set to go into ...
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.