"NYC Implements $15 Congestion Pricing Toll, Sparks Concerns and Threats of Lawsuit"
The MTA board has approved congestion pricing measures for cars entering Manhattan below 60th Street, with toll fees of $15 for passenger vehicles during weekdays and weekends. There are exemptions for specialized government vehicles, income-based exemptions for low-income individuals, and credits for certain tunnel users. Taxis will have a $1.25 surcharge, while app-related trips will include an extra $2.50 fee. The plan will be implemented by June 2024, following a 60-day response period and public hearings. Similar congestion pricing measures have been successful in cities like London, Stockholm, and Singapore.