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.
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 accepting applications for discounts and exemptions for congestion pricing
The MTA is accepting applications for drivers and vehicles that may qualify for a discount or exemptions when congestion pricing starts on Sunday, Jan. 5. There are seven categories of exemptions: a low-income discount,
Hochul balks 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. The MTA has floated plans to charge an additional 25% on top of the $9 it plans to tax drivers heading into the Big Apple’s congestion relief zone — an area that extends from 60th St.
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 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.
NYC congestion pricing: What are the toll rates during peak period?
Rates will be discounted during overnight hours, which are weekdays from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. and weekends from 9 p.m. to 9 a.m.
Countdown to congestion pricing: Gov. Hochul fires back at MTA's extra 'surcharge'
The controversial congestion pricing plan is set to begin on Jan. 5. Now the Metropolitan Transportation Authority says it has the authority to hike the price 25% on gridlock alert days.
Mom of MTA worker killed in subway car fire ‘mad’ that conductors have no extinguishers
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MTA unveils LIRR, Metro-North "Winter Weekend" discount program
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State legislative leaders reject MTA capital plan, intend to include it in budget talks
That hole "is a specific concern that needs to be addressed before we can approve the program," stated Heastie and ...
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The MTA capital plan is rejected. What does that mean?
In a letter to MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber, the leaders cited revenue concerns – about $33 billion of the $65 billion plan ...
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MTA effort to improve procurement has fallen short, New York state comptroller’s report says
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has not done enough in streamlining its procurement process to make it more ...
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NY legislative leaders reject MTA's $65B plan to fix mass transit infrastructure
The move adds a new layer of negotiations between the state Legislature, Gov. Hochul and MTA leaders over how to pay for ...
MTA increasing subway and bus fares, tolls a total of 4 percent in 2025
It was not immediately clear which fares or tolls would go up in 2025, nor by how much. If the 4 percent were to be spread ...
Public can’t access fire extinguishers in subway system — and MTA has no plans to change that after horrific murder of woman on F train
"The MTA have a billion dollar operating budget they invest millions of dollars in cameras at stations but have no money for ...