NY's Congestion Pricing Plan Faces June Start Amid Opposition

The controversial $15 toll aims to fund MTA upgrades but has sparked lawsuits and calls for exemptions.

New York's congestion pricing plan may start charging drivers a $15 toll to enter Midtown Manhattan as soon as mid-June, following final approvals.
The plan aims to raise $1 billion annually for MTA upgrades but faces opposition and lawsuits, including from New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams and Council Speaker Adrienne Adams seek exemptions for certain groups, distancing themselves from the state's proposal.
Critics argue the toll will not reduce congestion and unfairly burdens drivers, with some calling for the plan's cancellation.
The MTA warns of potential project delays, including the Second Avenue subway expansion, if the toll is delayed or canceled.