NYC, Congestion pricing

Congestion pricing's first work week winds down in NYC
The MTA says it does not have data as yet on how much money the congestion pricing toll has generated in its first week.
NYC to crack down on obscured license plates as congestion pricing begins
The crackdown could include a $50 fine for parked cars with obstructed plates, in addition to penalties for those caught driving through toll areas undetected.
NYC officials warn congestion pricing cheats
New York City officials say they will ramp up enforcement efforts against drivers trying to evade the new $9 congestion pricing toll by obscurig their license plates. FOX 5 NY's Linda Schmidt has the story.
With congestion pricing in effect in NYC, officials cracking down on obscured plates, "ghost cars"
With congestion pricing now in effect in NYC, officials are cracking down on obscured license plates, or "ghost plates," to avoid the toll.
Congestion pricing toll evasion prompts crackdown by NYPD
Three days after congestion pricing began, officials are already tackling toll evasion and cracking down on drivers breaking the law. One city council member is also facing criticism after explaining how to disable the cameras.
NYC proposes rules targeting obstructed license plates as congestion pricing hits
Anticipating a rise in so-called "ghost vehicles" with the advent of congestion pricing, New York City officials are looking to give police more leeway to go after drivers who hide or obstruct their license plates.
NYPD warns: Don’t cover your license plate in the congestion pricing zone
The NYPD is warning drivers not to fake or cover their license plates before entering the congestion pricing zone in Manhattan. The agency’s Transportation Bureau posted two photos to X on Tuesday of two license plates – both showing tape covering one letter.
NYPD cracks down on motorists trying to evade congestion pricing toll
One day after New York City completed its first full weekday of the new congestion pricing tolling program, police are cracking down on motorists trying to bypass the system. Assisting the MTA, the NYPD stopped several drivers who tried to cover up parts of their license plates to avoid being charged as they entered the congestion zone.
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The Congestion-Pricing Haters Need to Get a Grip
A very small number of commuters actually need to drive to Manhattan every weekday for work. And for those who are traveling ...
NYPD cracking down on potential fee evaders as congestion pricing begins
The NYPD is stationing officers at Central Business District entry points with patrol cars looking for illegal or obstructed ...
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New York City’s congestion pricing will add costs for businesses, but there are workarounds
While commercial trucks entering Manhattan will be charged depending on the truck size and time of day, there are workarounds ...
Number of NYC Bus And Subway Riders Sightly Increases As New Congestion Pricing Continues
NYC's controversial congestion pricing began on Jan. 5 to combat Manhattan's traffic but the public transit system saw the ...
New York’s Congestion Pricing Plan Just Started, but Could Be Undone
The program is the target of several lawsuits and of President-elect Donald J. Trump, who said he will end it permanently ...
How Motorcyclists Scored a Discount Under New York's Congestion Pricing Plan
Driving into Manhattan's core will cost you more as of 2025 — but thanks to riding advocates, motorcycling remains ...
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A Jewish day school on the UWS finds itself at a pivotal intersection — literally — of New York’s congestion pricing
The Heschel School is less than a block away from the city’s new Congestion Pricing Zone, and some families are changing the ...
New York City Welcomes Congestion Pricing With Fanfare and Complaints
The program had defied many obstacles over the course of decades. It debuted over the weekend on what seemed to be a ...
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Did New Jersey fumble congestion pricing negotiations?
A federal judge allowed the MTA to turn on its congestion pricing tolls Sunday, even though New York and New Jersey failed to ...
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Why New York City Congestion Pricing Makes Sense to Me
I spent nearly 50 years benefitting from the phenomenon of transportation supply creating its own demand. The more lanes we ...
New York’s Congestion Pricing Program Starts Without Hiccups
The New York City tolling plan, the first of its kind in the country, finally debuted after being halted just weeks before ...