Mobility tax, other fees to prop up flailing MTA even after congestion toll — but Hochul’s plans remain secret
“The MTA operates like the mob,” Councilman Joe Borelli (R-Staten Island) said. “The Congestion Capo, Janno Lieber, is ready to extort the public the minute after they start paying off the first debt. It’s an endless cycle.”
How much the NYC congestion toll costs for commuters, Ubers, Lyfts and taxis driving into the city
Ubers, Lyft's and taxis will also be impacted by the Congestion Relief Zone toll enacted Sunday by New York City.
NYC congestion pricing in effect as drivers get through first workday commute with new tolls
Congestion pricing is now in effect in NYC, and drivers faced the first weekday commute with the controversial new tolling system.
Even after NYC congestion toll, MTA eyes new taxes and fees to plug $33B budget hole
Gov. Kathy Hochul and lawmakers are expected to weigh more taxes and fees to fill a massive $33 billion hole in the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s budget even after hitting drivers with the controversial new Manhattan congestion toll.
New congestion pricing toll underway in New York City
New York City's new toll for drivers entering the center of Manhattan began on Sunday, meaning many people will pay $9 to access the busiest part of the Big Apple during peak hours.
NYC congestion pricing program has launched, tolling drivers entering 60th Street and below in Manhattan
New York City’s congestion pricing program, charging drivers entering 60th Street and below in Manhattan, started Sunday, with MTA officials optimistic it will loosen traffic-clogged streets, drivers objecting to the first-such plan in the nation and firefighters' labor leaders predicting longer response times.
The M.T.A. Is Counting on Congestion Pricing to Fix Mass Transit
The money raised from tolls will be used for essential repairs to New York City’s subways and buses. Without the upgrades, ...
MTA boss Janno Lieber slammed over mismanagement as NYC congestion toll takes effect — as he dismisses ‘grievance politics’
Janno Lieber brushed off concerns about the agency’s mismanagement of its massive $20B budget, dismissing scrutiny of ...
Commuters grumble, MTA reports 'no hiccups' on congestion pricing's first rush hour
Congestion pricing got its first rush hour test on Monday morning, with MTA officials saying it was a smooth ride and drivers ...
Congestion pricing starts Sunday, despite N.J. appeal to stop it. Here’s what it will cost drivers.
Despite an appeal by New Jersey, congestion pricing and Port Authority toll increases start Sunday morning. This is how much ...
NYC transit head says violent subway attacks have 'gotten in people's heads' but crime is down
NYC Metropolitan Transportation Authority head Janno Lieber said people feel unsafe on the subway because of high-profile cases of violence, while overall crime is down.
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City ramps up plate crackdown on congestion toll evaders
Currently, parking with an obstructed license plate can lead to a $50 fine. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority this ...
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 ...
Boca Raton mayor throws shade at NY over congestion toll in pitch for overtaxed locals to move to ‘sunny’ Florida
New Yorkers fuming over the new $9 congestion toll to drive into Midtown Manhattan should instead pack up move to sunny Boca ...
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Wabtec hybrid locomotives approved for full use in New York subway system
New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority has approved the use of new Wabtec battery-diesel hybrid locomotives for ...
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Transit Briefs: LACMTA, Met Council, SacRT
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (LACMTA) $1.5 billion Foothill Gold Line light rail project in ...