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MTA Votes 12–1 in Favor of NYC Congestion Pricing With $9 Tolls

The new policy is set to go into effect in January 2025, with tolls 40 percent lower than the $15 originally sought but increasing to $15 by 2031.
MTA Votes 12–1 in Favor of NYC Congestion Pricing With $9 Tolls
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul speaks in Chicago on Aug. 19, 2024. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times
Michael Washburn
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NEW YORK CITY—After a public hearing, the board of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has voted 12–1 to approve New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s decision last week to implement congestion pricing, with $9 tolls instead of the $15 originally envisioned, beginning in January.

Starting on Jan. 5, commuters who drive into Manhattan below 60th Street will pay a $9 toll. This rate will be in effect through 2027, after which the fare will increase to $12 through the end of 2030.

Michael Washburn
Michael Washburn
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Michael Washburn is a New York-based reporter who covers U.S. and China-related topics for The Epoch Times. He has a background in legal and financial journalism, and also writes about arts and culture. Additionally, he is the host of the weekly podcast Reading the Globe. His books include “The Uprooted and Other Stories,” “When We're Grownups,” and “Stranger, Stranger.”