MTA: Submit congestion pricing exemption applications now as tolls begin Jan. 5
The MTA is accepting applications for income-based, disability-based and other exemptions and discounts from eligible drivers and organizations for the toll program that begins Jan. 5.
NYC's congestion pricing begins January 5: Which drivers are eligible for discounts?
Some drivers could qualify for a discount that reduces the congestion toll by 50%, while drivers with disabilities or health conditions that prevent them from using mass transit could apply for a "disability exemption.
MTA could raise NYC congestion pricing toll 25% on gridlock alert days, but Hochul says she won't allow it
With congestion pricing set to start on Jan. 5, the MTA now says it has the right to hike the prices even more on gridlock alert days.
MTA accepting applications for discounts and exemptions for congestion pricing
The MTA is accepting applications for drivers and vehicles that may qualify for a discount or exemptions when congestion pricing starts on Sunday, Jan. 5. There are seven categories of exemptions: a low-income discount,
NYC congestion pricing: What are the toll rates during peak period?
Rates will be discounted during overnight hours, which are weekdays from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. and weekends from 9 p.m. to 9 a.m.
Countdown to congestion pricing: Gov. Hochul fires back at MTA's extra 'surcharge'
The controversial congestion pricing plan is set to begin on Jan. 5. Now the Metropolitan Transportation Authority says it has the authority to hike the price 25% on gridlock alert days.
MTA says it has the right to hike congestion pricing toll 25% on gridlock alert days
However, Gov. Kathy Hochul says "under no circumstances" will she allow it to happen. The controversial tolling plan begins on Jan. 5. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian has the story.
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