A high-level source confirms that NYC's congestion pricing plan will be indefinitely paused.
NYC 's congestion pricing plan will be indefinitely paused, an action that is driven by the cost of living and economic recovery concerns for NYC , New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said Wednesday."After careful consideration, I have come to the difficult decision that implementing the planned congestion pricing system risked too many unattended consequences for New Yorkers at this time," she said. "For that reason, I have directed the MTA to indefinitely pause the program.
MTA spokesperson Tim Minton would not confirm or deny that congestion pricing is in jeopardy: "Need to speak to the governor’s office about that topic."Most drivers in private cars would pay a congestion fee of at least $15, or $22.50 if they aren’t enrolled in a regional toll collection program. That would come on top of the already hefty tolls to enter the city via some river crossings, like the $13.38 to $17.63 it costs to take a car through the Lincoln or Holland tunnels.
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