Commuters hit the roads as peak congestion pricing workday hours kick off
Drivers traveling into and out of Manhattan below 60th Street will face a surcharge. Charges vary during peak hours and off-peak hours.
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10h agoCommuters experienced congestion pricing for the first workday commute on Monday. The toll went into full effect on Sunday.
Drivers traveling into and out of Manhattan below 60th Street will face a surcharge. Charges vary during peak hours and off-peak hours. Peak hours are between 5 a.m. and 9 p.m. on weekdays, and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends.
During peak hours, drivers can expect to pay a $9 charge, motorcyclists will pay $4.50, and trucks and buses will pay up to $21.60.
Congestion pricing is the city's effort to decrease traffic in Manhattan and encourage New Yorkers to take public transit.
The plan has faced major pushback from local lawmakers and commuters, calling the plan unfair and expensive.
Certain roads, like the RFK Bridge, are excluded from the plan.
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The MTA approved several exemptions including for low-income drivers, emergency and government vehicles as well as school and commuter buses.
Ride share options including taxis will not be charged the toll but instead will pass a fee onto passengers.
Fore more information visit, https://congestionreliefzone.mta.info/.
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