"Mayor Adams Pushes for Last-Minute Changes as NYC Congestion Pricing Faces Crucial MTA Vote"

Mayor Eric Adams is seeking last-minute changes to the toll structure for congestion pricing in Manhattan as the MTA board prepares to vote on the plan. While Adams supports congestion pricing, he wants full exemptions for taxi drivers, people traveling to medical appointments, and school buses. His remarks come after an MTA advisory panel recommended a $15 base fare for the tolls. Political observers suggest Adams is trying to distance himself from potential backlash over the cost. The MTA must hold public hearings before a final vote, and if additional exemptions are granted, the $15 base toll rate could increase.