Vehicles entering the Congestion Relief Zone in Manhattan — local streets and avenues at or below 60 Street — are now being charged a toll. The toll amount depends on the time of day, type of vehicle, payment method, and whether any crossing credits apply. The MTA is releasing detailed traffic data from the Congestion Relief Zone.

Discounts and exemptions to the Congestion Relief Zone toll (Congestion Pricing) will apply to certain drivers or vehicles. Learn more about plan eligibility and how to apply for low-income discount and disability exemption plans.

This means since January 5, 2025, passenger vehicles entering the Congestion Relief Zone pay $9 during the peak and $2.25 overnight. In 2028, passenger vehicles will pay $12 during the peak and $3 overnight.

For both the peak and overnight period, the per-trip charge for high-volume for-hire vehicles is $1.50. For taxis, green cabs, and black cars, the per-trip charge is $0.75. Read more about the Per-Trip Charge Plan.

In January 2025, New York City implemented the nation's first congestion pricing program. Since January 5, 2025, vehicles entering the Congestion Relief Zone in Manhattan—local streets and avenues at or below 60 Street—are being charged a toll.

Jan 5, 2025 · Congestion Relief Zone toll revenue will fund $15 billion in capital improvements to the MTA network. The 2019 state law directing the MTA to implement Congestion Pricing specified that 80% of the revenue, or $12 billion, be spent on capital improvements to the subway and bus system, and $1.5 billion be spent on each of LIRR and Metro-North.

The toll rate schedule approved by the MTA Board specifies that taxis and for-hire vehicles (FHVs) are eligible for a per-trip charge to be paid by the passenger for each trip to, from, within, or through the Congestion Relief Zone. Under the plan, the charge for trips dispatched by high-

Jan 5, 2025 · Here’s everything you need to know about congestion pricing: A map shows where congestion pricing tolls will apply in Manhattan. (MTA) How much does the toll cost?

May 15, 2024 · Congestion pricing is now in effect in New York City. The congestion pricing plan imposes a $9 base fare for cars with E-ZPass tags entering Manhattan south of 60th Street. Exemptions have...

Dec 5, 2024 · The MTA's congestion pricing program is an initiative that aims to reduce gridlock traffic, improve air quality and raise nearly $15 billion in revenue to revamp NYC public transportation...