Congestion pricing could begin in Manhattan as soon as May 2024, and sources tell FOX 5 NY that it will cost drivers $15 to enter the Central Business District south of 60th Street. FOX 5 NY's Arthur Chi'en has the details.As the implementation of congestion pricing draws nearer, New Yorkers are getting a glimpse of what it might cost to enter the area below 60th Street in Manhattan, and who might be eligible for exemptions or discounts.
Hours later, the MTA's Traffic Mobility Review Board, a key player in the congestion pricing plan, unveiled crucial elements of the system. In consideration of toll-paying drivers passing through tunnels, a discount, referred to as a 'crossing credit,' will be applied. Trucks, due to their larger size and increased space occupancy, will incur higher charges. Commuter buses and specific government vehicles will be exempt from congestion pricing. Additionally, low-income drivers will receive a 50% discount after their initial 10 trips.