Congestion pricing could start as soon as June 15 in Manhattan. But some Republican lawmakers are hoping to put a stop to it.
Passenger vehicles will be charged $15, trucks will be charged anywhere from $24-$36 depending on size, and motorcycles will be charged $7.50. There are some exemptions -- and some caveatsCars will be charged an additional $15 to enter Manhattan at 61st Street and below, while trucks could be charged between $24 and $36, depending on size.
On Monday, transit officials showed off new electric vans for disabled riders, who have testified that they're tired of getting stuck in traffic. All 108 toll readers are already installed and ready to go, positioning the MTA to begin collecting as soon as June 15. Federal judges on either side of the Hudson River could still block the plan, though the MTA expects that not to be the case.
The toll will not be in effect for taxis, but drivers will be charged a $1.25 surcharge per ride. The same policy applies to Uber, Lyft and other rideshare drivers, though their surcharge will be $2.50. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy -- who long shared his opposition to the measure given that many of his constituents would be impacted by congestion pricing given that they work in Manhattan -- shared his discontent with the final decision, saying in a statement:"This is far from over and we will continue to fight this blatant cash grab. The MTA’s actions today are further proof that they are determined to violate the law in order to balance their budget on the backs of New Jersey commuters.
Only one toll will be levied per day — so anyone who enters the area, then leaves and returns, will still only be charged the toll once for that day.
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