Congestion pricing

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is welcoming the new administration in Washington by reminding President Donald Trump of a campaign promise that would he says would benefit Garden State residents. In a letter sent to Trump on Monday, the governor said he welcomes any opportunity to work with the new administration in places “where we can find common ground.” One…

As drivers and passengers crossing the Hudson and East rivers are paying congestion pricing tolls since Jan. 5, Shake Shack has announced plans to give those commuters a temporary break at its tri-state locations. At select restaurants from Jan. 13 to 17, Shake Shack will be offering a $9 “NYC Congestion Pricing Combo” of a ShackBurger and regular fries for…

A full week of congestion pricing is in place and the MTA shared the first look at its impacts. The agency claims it is working: According to their new numbers, the MTA said more than 200,000 fewer vehicles entered Manhattaan below 60th Street, a decrease of more than 7.5%. NBC New York’s Andrew Siff reports.

With the first full week of congestion pricing in the books, the MTA shared data showing the initial impacts of the controversial plan. And the agency claims it is working.

A newly-released report from INRIX, a transportation data and analytics company, found that sitting in traffic cost New Yorkers more than $1,800 in 2024, the equivalent of almost three weeks of work. The report came on the heels of the first-in-the-nation congestion toll which made its debut, charging drivers entering the busiest part of Manhattan $9 during peak hours. According to…

Four days into New York City’s controversial congestion pricing plan, and police have already busted dozens of drivers trying to figure out ways to cheat the new toll.

Just days into the controversial congestion pricing, some drivers are already trying to get around paying the new toll. That’s why officials are warning about a crackdown targeting drivers with faulty license plates. NBC New York’s Andrew Siff reports.

The goal of congestion pricing is to cut down on traffic in the heart of Manhattan — but how do we know if the plan is actually working? One group is tracking the data to see the impact on city traffic patterns. NBC New York’s Checkey Beckford reports.

A Queens councilwoman, a constant critic of congestion pricing, called attention over the weekend to something that could permanently damage the cameras used to track drivers entering the new toll zone in Manhattan. On the day the long-awaited Congestion Relief Zone went live, Vickie Paladino posted a “warning” about laser pointers she said could be easily purchased online and used…

A Queens lawmaker has been a consistent opponent of the congestion toll plan. In a social media post, she called attention to lasers that could potentially disable camera sensors. NBC New York’s Gus Rosendale reports. 

It’s been decades in the making. Drivers entering Manhattan below Central Park will now find themselves in the Congestion Relief Zone, where the average toll will cost them $9. NBC New York’s Andrew Siff and Jen Maxfield report. 

While the MTA has tried to address many concerns both in the leadup to and after congestion pricing went into effect, drivers still have not been completely sure of all the rules when it comes to who is charged, when they get charged, how many times they can be charged each day, and more. Here are answers to those questions...

The toll, known as congestion pricing, is meant to reduce traffic gridlock in densely packed Manhattan while also raising money to help fix the city’s ailing public transit infrastructure. It formally took effect Sunday.

New York City’s first-in-the-nation congestion pricing plan kicked off without a hitch a day ago, and now drivers are facing their first weekday rush hours at extra cost. As of Sunday, many drivers must pay $9 to access the busiest part of the Big Apple during peak hours. The fee is less overnight. The toll, known as congestion pricing, is...

Heads up, drivers: The controversial congestion pricing plan from the MTA is now in effect, meaning it will cost more to enter midtown and lower Manhattan. But how much more? That depends on the time of day, and whether it’s a weekday or weekend.

Despite objections and multiple lawsuits from different groups, including the state of New Jersey, the MTA’s congestion pricing plan is set to go into place after midnight Sunday. While there are supporters of the plan, some are worried the funds won’t be spent toward the right imprivements. NBC New York’s Checkey Beckford reports.

New York City’s first-in-the-nation congestion pricing plan took effect Sunday, charging drivers to enter parts of Manhattan up to $9 to enter the busiest part of the Big Apple during peak hours. So where exactly is the congestion relief zone? How does the MTA ensure you’re only charged once, and what about driving on the FDR? Here are the answers...

Drivers entering Manhattan on Jan. 5 now pay a $9 toll as part of a revised congestion relief plan that was approved by the MTA board. While most drivers will pay the full announced price, some vehicle owners could qualify for discounts and exemptions. Under the plan, vehicle owners who have a federal adjusted gross income of no more than…

Romney Smith reports.

Congestion pricing in New York City is now in effect, after he MTA and Gov. Kathy Hochul revived the controversial plan to charge drivers to enter Manhattan’s most congested area. While the new plan reduces the toll from $15 to $9, drivers who don’t use E-ZPass tags to pay for their toll could find themselves paying higher rates to drive…