NYC Introduces First U.S. Congestion Pricing Zone

Tolls Expected to Raise $1 Billion Annually for Transit Upgrades Amid Opposition

New York City's Metropolitan Transit Authority has announced the United States' first congestion pricing zone for the area of Manhattan below 60th St., with a base toll rate of $15 for automobiles.
Small trucks will pay $24, large trucks will pay $36, and taxis will add $1.25 per fare, while ride-hail apps like Uber and Lyft will add an extra $2.50 per ride.
Low-income drivers will get 50 percent off tolls during the day after the first 10 trips in a calendar month.
Revenue from the tolls, projected to be roughly $1 billion annually, will be used to finance borrowing to upgrade the city’s mass transit systems.
The tolling program, which could begin as soon as next spring, has faced opposition from various groups including taxi drivers, New Jersey officials, and some residents.