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MTA reports surge in subway ridership

MTA chief defends NYC congestion pricing as toll rolls into first week

MTA Chairman Janno Lieber took to the airwaves to defend City's congestion pricing from what he called “grievance politics” Tuesday, ahead of the second rush-hour under the controversial tolling plan,

ABC 7 New York on MSN · 21m

Subway ridership jumps slightly in first week of congestion pricing

As New York City enters the third weekday of congestion pricing, local leaders are keeping a close eye on ridership numbers for the subway. The MTA speculates that more commuters will take mass transit because of the tolls but only time will tell if that's the case.

WPIX New York City, NY on MSN · 18h

MTA reports surge in subway ridership as congestion pricing takes effect

Everyone wants to know the impact of congestion pricing on the roads and the rails. An early snapshot from the MTA shows the number of subway rides increased 4% on Monday compared to January 6 last year,

Manhattan, Congestion pricing and toll

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Congestion pricing: What MTA projects will your $9 daily drive into Manhattan help pay for?

Day two of congestion pricing in NYC dawned Monday with drivers paying $9 each to drive into Manhattan during peak hours and get where they need to go on the first workday of the week. Though it is not yet known how much the MTA has reaped in tolls since congestion pricing went live

NJ.com on MSN · 1h

Here’s how N.J. drivers will get a E-ZPass toll credit for Lower Manhattan congestion fee

Are N.J. drivers getting their Congestion pricing toll credits? The MTA explains why it doesn't immediately show up on their E-ZPass statements.

The Boston Globe · 1d

Driving into Manhattan? That’ll cost you, as new congestion toll starts Sunday.

New York’s new toll for drivers entering the center of Manhattan began on Sunday, meaning many people will pay $9 to access the busiest part of the Big Apple during peak hours.

New York's congestion charge could teach the rest of America

Yahoo · 1d

New York’s $9 a day congestion charge begins – driving residents onto ‘dangerous’ subway below

Frustrated New Yorkers ditched their cars and braved freezing temperatures and the increasingly dangerous subway on Monday in response to the roll-out of the city’s congestion charge.

The Economist · 22h

What New York’s congestion charge could teach the rest of America

The scheme is modelled partly on that of London, where since 2003 a daily charge (currently £15, or $19) has reduced the number of cars, improved air quality and funded transit upgrades. New York’s version costs $9 for most drivers (with different rates for lorries and low-income New Yorkers).

The Mirror US on MSN · 22h

New Yorkers furious over congestion charge and using hacks to dodge fees

Motorists in New York City have been resorting to 'DIY hacks' to avoid paying the $9 peak congestion toll after road usage charges came into force on Monday.

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 ...

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Mobility tax, other fees to prop up flailing MTA even after congestion toll — but Hochul’s plans remain secret

“The MTA operates like the mob,” Councilman Joe Borelli (R-Staten Island) said. “The Congestion Capo, Janno Lieber, is ready ...

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MTA moving ahead with congestion pricing on Jan. 5 despite NJ’s legal efforts

Unless NJ Gov. Phil Murphy can convince a judge to bolster a recent ruling, NY plans to begin congestion tolling.

ABC 7 New York on MSN7d

MTA says congestion pricing will start Sunday; NJ claims judge's ruling puts brakes on plan

MTA lawyers said since there is nothing in the ruling that specifically blocks congestion pricing starting, they will proceed early Sunday morning.

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Hochul balks at MTA plan to hike congestion pricing during heavy traffic days

Gov. Hochul put the kibosh on the MTA’s plan to boost congestion pricing in Manhattan during times of extreme gridlock.

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New York City has just implemented congestion pricing on cars. Is a big city in Canada next?

New York City, a bustling metropolis with eight million people all trying to get somewhere, has now put a price on cars ...

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MTA boss Janno Lieber slammed over mismanagement as congestion toll takes effect — as he dismisses ‘grievance politics’

MTA boss Janno Lieber brushed off concerns about the agency’s mismanagement of its massive $20 billion budget on Tuesday, ...

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