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.
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.
Hochul baulks 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.
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.
No Gridlock Alert surcharge for congestion pricing, Gov. Kathy Hochul decides
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.
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Drivers heading to New York City are preparing to pay a $9 congestion pricing toll if they enter Manhattan below 60th Street.