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Scooter rider refunded after congestion pricing error. But is it part of a bigger issue?
The MTA is refunding one commuter after he was mistakenly charged the congestion pricing toll multiple times despite never leaving the zone in Manhattan. This small error could be a sign of a larger problems: Is there a gap in the way congestion cameras are tolling vehicles? And how do you know which camera captured your license plate? The I-Team’s...
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A small congestion pricing error? Critics say it raises a bigger issue
A Manhattan man who often zips around city streets on a Vespa motorbike was charged congestion tolls on four separate days in January. But on those days, he said he was certain all the trips originated at a garage on West 30th Street — and terminated within the boundaries of the congestion zone. So why was he charged?
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Congestion pricing's first month on the job: MTA rakes in millions
As New York City barrels toward the end of two months of congestion pricing, and the president’s looming threat to close the toll program, the MTA has shared receipts of the first month of revenue.
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Busiest day to drive into NYC? Who's coming from Jersey? We break down congestion patterns
New York City’s first-in-the-nation plan to reduce vehicular congestion in the lower side of Manhattan and fund crucial MTA infrastructure projects has hit a new wall after the U.S. Department of Transportation’s withdrew its support of the pilot plan that allowed congestion pricing to be a reality in the city. Early data from the MTA showed congestion pricing resulting...
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Hochul makes case for NYC congestion pricing during Oval Office meeting with Trump
Hochul and Trump met for more than an hour on Friday afternoon and also discussed other issues including immigration, infrastructure, economic development, energy, offshore wind and nuclear power.
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Congestion pricing refund? Fierce critic of toll wants to give NJ drivers their money back
With the future of congestion pricing in New York City uncertain, at least one neighboring lawmaker is seizing on the opportunity to call for a refund for drivers who have paid the toll in recent weeks.
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Trump administration orders halt to congestion pricing: How Hochul, MTA and drivers react
President Trump on Wednesday made good on a campaign promise to do away with the MTA’s controversial congestion pricing program in Manhattan, but it’s not a done deal just yet. NBC New York’s Rana Novini and Chris Jose report.
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What Long Island drivers think of Trump administration move to halt congestion pricing
A Long Island town was one of multiple municipalities that had filed lawsuits against the MTA’s controversial congestion pricing plan. Now, the town supervisor says the Trump’s administration’s move to do away with congestion pricing is vindication. NBC New York’s Greg Cergol reports.
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FULL NEWS CONFERENCE: Gov. Hochul responds to Trump administration revoking congestion pricing approval
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul responds to President Trump’s Department of Transportation rescinding the federal government’s approval of NYC’s congestion pricing plan. Officials said the cameras and tolls will stay on under a federal judge rules in the case.
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DOT rescinds congestion pricing approval: Can they terminate the program?
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced on Wednesday it is withdrawing its support for New York City’s first-in-the-nation congestion pricing plan, opening a new chapter in the controversial program’s history. The department released a letter from Secretary Sean Duffy it said it sent to Gov. Kathy Hochul regarding its decision to “terminate” approval of the congestion pricing program, which...
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‘LONG LIVE THE KING': Trump posts on Truth Social after DOT kills congestion pricing approval
President Trump posted on Truth Social weighing in on his Transportation Department’s congestion pricing decision.
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Congestion pricing NYC: Leaders from NJ, NY react to Trump's DOT ending approval
President Donald Trump’s administration on Wednesday ordered a halt to New York City’s congestion pricing system, which thins traffic and funds mass transit by imposing high tolls on drivers entering some parts of Manhattan. Launched on Jan. 5, the city’s system uses license plate readers to impose a $9 toll on most vehicles entering Manhattan neighborhoods south of Central...
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Read the letter: Feds yank approval for NYC's congestion pricing program
President Donald Trump’s Department of Transportation says it sent a letter to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul Wednesday announcing it had rescinded approval for her state’s controversial congestion program. The governor had a simple response: “We’ll see you in court.” We are a nation of laws, not ruled by a king. pic.twitter.com/PikwB5OwnM — Governor Kathy Hochul (@GovKathyHochul) February 19,...
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Trump administration terminates approval of New York's congestion pricing program
The U.S. Department of Transportation is withdrawing its support for New York City’s controversial congestion pricing plan and will discuss with the state and stakeholders how to end the program, the agency announced Wednesday.
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President Trump threatens to end NYC's congestion pricing toll
Are the days numbered for congestion pricing? That’s the big question as President Donald Trump got more specific on how he could kill it, though he has not yet decided what, if anything, he will do regarding the future of the controversial tolling plan. NBC New York’s Andrew Siff reports.
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Is it the end of congestion pricing already? Trump, Hochul in talks over toll's future
In the 36 days congestion pricing has been in effect, there’s been something looming over the nation’s first congestion toll: President Donald Trump. Over the weekend, the president reportedly gave exclusive comments to the New York Post in which he referenced recent conversations with New York Gov. Kathy Hochul. “I think it’s really horrible, but I want to discuss...
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Could Manhattan street parking get limited to local residents only?
There’s a new plan in the works at the City Council to improve parking in parts of Manhattan — solving a problem that many in the area claim has gotten out of control.
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Could Manhattan street parking get limited to local residents only?
Finding parking in some areas of Manhattan was already nearly impossible, and now thanks to congestion pricing, drivers who live above 60th Street say it’s even harder to find. But a new plan in the works could help tackle the issue. NBC New York’s Andrew Siff reports.
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One month of congestion pricing: What impact has toll had on traffic?
Wednesday marked exactly one month since congestion pricing started in New York City. It’s the nation’s first and only tolling plan of its kind and new numbers detail its impact. And despite initial opposition, a new poll suggests most NYC drivers want it to stick around. NBC New York’s Andrew Siff reports.
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New numbers show a million fewer cars in NYC, as opinion on congestion pricing climbs
Wednesday marked exactly one month since congestion pricing started in New York City. It’s the nation’s first and only tolling plan of its kind, and new numbers show that not only is it having a dramatic impact on the roads, but also the public opposition to it may be softening.