Congestion pricing in NYC begins January 5
New York City is reviving congestion pricing, as announced by Gov. Kathy Hochul. Drivers will be charged a toll on their E-ZPass once per day when they enter the Congestion Relief Zone. This includes streets in Manhattan below 60 Street.
The updated plan will charge daily commuters $9 to enter Manhattan’s Congestion Relief Zone during peak hours, a reduction from the original $15 rate. As tolls begin on Jan. 5,
Here’s essential information for drivers regarding the pricing.For most drivers, it will cost $9 to enter Manhattan’s Congestion Relief Zone during peak daytime hours. The peak hours are from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends.
During off-peak hours, tolls will be reduced by 75%. So a $9 ride becomes $2.25.
- Motorcycles: $4.50 during peak daytime hours
- Small trucks and non-commuter buses: $14.50 during peak daytime hours
- Large trucks and sightseeing buses: $21.60 during peak daytime hours
- Taxis and black cars: $0.75 per trip
- App-based for-hire vehicles: $1.50 per trip.
- While most vehicles are only charged once a day, taxis and rideshares will be charged 75 cents or $1.50 per trip, respectively. The daily tolling period starts at midnight and ends at 11:59 p.m.