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New York City's congestion pricing is now in effect

New Yorkers to face new taxes as MTA confronts $33 billion shortfall, even with congestion pricing

New York lawmakers returned to Albany Wednesday faced with the daunting task of finding more cash for the MTA. New taxes and fees are needed to fill a $33 billion budget shortfall, and it's not coming from congestion pricing.

Gothamist · 6h

In first days of congestion pricing, New Yorkers see signs of reduced gridlock

Experts warn it's too early to tell what impact the tolls are having on Manhattan's notorious gridlock, but the view from the streets shows signs the program could be working.

MSNBC · 1d

'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 and subway crime.

MTA chief defends NYC congestion pricing

WPIX New York City, NY on MSN · 2h

NYPD and MTA team up to enforce tolls in Manhattan’s congestion pricing zone

Drivers have been paying a toll to travel into the congestion zone in Manhattan since Sunday. Police and the MTA have been making sure people pay. Three drivers were arrested for warrants or serious violations at an action Wednesday afternoon into the evening on the Whitestone Bridge.

New York Daily News on MSN · 23h

MTA chief defends NYC congestion pricing as toll rolls into first week

MTA Chairman Janno Lieber took to the airwaves to defend City's congestion pricing from what he called “grievance politics” Tuesday, ahead of the second rush-hour under the controversial tolling plan,

Newsday · 6d

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.

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 ...

NYC Congestion Pricing. Equitable? No. Profitable? $3 Million A Day

The roads of NYC are quickly becoming pathways of the haves and have nots due to Congestion Pricing. Is it Equitable? No.

FOX 5 New York on MSN3h

Uber hits some riders with mistake congestion pricing fee | Exclusive

Uber will issue refunds to riders mistakenly charged a $1.50 congestion pricing fee due to a mapping glitch by the MTA, an ...

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Mobility tax, other fees to prop up flailing MTA even after congestion toll — but Hochul’s plans remain secret

“The MTA operates like the mob,” Councilman Joe Borelli (R-Staten Island) said. “The Congestion Capo, Janno Lieber, is ready ...

ABC 7 New York on MSN3h

Subway, bus ridership jumps slightly in first week of congestion pricing

New York City's first-in-the-nation congestion pricing toll program is being linked to a slight jump in the number of commuters using subways.

FDNY union leaders warn against congestion pricing after being denied exemption: 'Don't go down this road'

FDNY unions are sounding the alarm on the city's new congestion pricing, warning it could delay response times and have deadly side effects as a result.

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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 ...

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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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