New York City could become the first U.S. city with congestion tolls on drivers as early as this summer.
Congestion pricing tolls in New York City could begin as early as June, but no official date has been setplan that would charge a $15 fee for most drivers entering the busiest part of Manhattan, south of 60th Street during daytime hours.The final tolling structure is based on recommendations by the advisory panel:
Trucks and buses would be charged a $24 or $36 toll in the peak period, depending on their size and purpose. Overnight tolls would be $6 and $8Passengers would be charged a toll of $1.25 per trip for taxis, green cabs, and for-hire vehicles, and $2.50 per trip for trips dispatched by high-volume for-hire services such as Uber and Lyft. There would be no nighttime discounts.
Low-income vehicle owners who qualify and register with MTA would receive a 50% discount on the peak auto toll beginning with the 11th trip taken in a calendar monthCustomers can pay using E-ZPass or through Tolls by Mail, whereby an image is taken of their license plate and a bill is sent in the mail to the vehicle's registered ownerPeak toll rates would apply from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays, and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends.
Emergency vehicles, specialized city vehicles, and buses with regular public routes or city school contracts.Low-income drivers are eligible for discounts and tax credits.
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