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European governments have begun talks with Iran's Revolutionary Guards navy to secure transit access for merchant ships through the Strait of Hormuz under Tehran's new strait-management rules; Iran has already allowed dozens of vessels from East Asia and says tolls will fund services, while the US-linked ‘freedom project’ remains barred and no participating European countries or timeline have been disclosed.
Iran says it has banked its first revenue from tolls charged on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, arguing the scheme can operate under the US blockade and signaling a potential new revenue stream for Tehran amid ongoing sanctions and Western pressure.
The International Maritime Organization’s secretary-general said Iran cannot impose tolls on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, calling such charges illegal and a dangerous precedent for global shipping; he urged de-escalation and the resumption of transit once hostilities end, noting the 1968 traffic-separation scheme remains functional and about 20,000 seafarers are stranded as the strait remains blocked.
President Trump urged Iran to stop charging tolls for tankers crossing the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran’s supreme leader vowed to control the waterway, signaling heightened risk to global oil shipments. Iran’s proposed toll—about $1 per barrel paid in cryptocurrency—along with political leverage could restrict passage, leaving hundreds of tankers waiting and nearly 20,000 mariners stranded as oil prices approach $100 per barrel amid a fragile ceasefire and upcoming peace talks in Islamabad.
President Trump said he is weighing a "joint venture" with Iran to set up tolls for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, describing it as a way to secure the strait in a two‑week ceasefire context. He told ABC News’s Jonathan Karl that the idea could secure passage and be a “beautiful thing,” while notes Trump has floated the possibility of U.S. tolls separately as well. Iran’s toll proposal reportedly aims to fund reconstruction, with some fees potentially going to Oman, a plan criticized by Rubio as illegal and dangerous. The stance drew bipartisan scrutiny in Congress amid ongoing ceasefire negotiations and heightened tensions over Iran’s regional role.
New Jersey's E-ZPass program will move from windshield-mounted transponders to digital sticker tags embedded with chips; the switch is in early planning with no firm date, though officials have suggested stickers could begin appearing by the end of 2026. The new stickers are battery-free, which could save millions by avoiding battery replacements required for current transponders.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that New York City's congestion pricing tolls will begin on January 5, 2024, after a five-month pause. The tolls, aimed at funding $15 billion in transit repairs, will charge drivers entering Manhattan south of 60th Street, with a base price of $9 during peak hours for vehicles with E-ZPass. The program is designed to reduce traffic congestion and generate revenue for the MTA's capital plan, which includes infrastructure improvements. The tolls have faced opposition, including potential legal challenges and political resistance.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has reintroduced the congestion pricing plan, setting the toll rate at $9 instead of the previously proposed $15. This plan aims to reduce traffic congestion and generate revenue for public transportation improvements in New York City.
Governor Kathy Hochul plans to relaunch New York's congestion pricing program with a reduced $9 base toll for passenger cars, down from the previously approved $15. The program, aimed at reducing traffic in Manhattan and funding MTA repairs, was paused earlier due to economic concerns and political timing. Hochul's announcement is expected to address mass transit funding and introduce new revenue streams to cover a $33 billion gap in the MTA's construction plan. The move faces opposition from local Republicans and potential federal challenges.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (M.T.A.) is demanding roughly $750,000 a year from the organization that runs the New York City Marathon to make up for toll revenue lost when the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge is closed for the event. The M.T.A. has threatened to restrict runners to either the upper or lower level of the bridge if the organization does not agree to payment, prompting a standoff as the marathon has historically used both decks since 1988.
New York City is set to become the first U.S. city with congestion tolls, as transit officials approved a $15 fee for most drivers entering Manhattan's central business district south of 60th Street during daytime hours. The tolls, expected to go into effect in June, aim to reduce congestion, encourage public transportation use, and raise funds for subway and bus systems. Tolls will vary based on vehicle size and time of day, with exceptions for emergency vehicles, certain low-income commuters, and others. The plan has faced legal challenges but, if successful, will make New York the first U.S. city to implement congestion pricing.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) board has approved new tolls for driving into Manhattan, including a $15 toll for most passenger cars, as part of New York City's congestion pricing program aimed at reducing traffic and raising $1 billion annually for public transit improvements. The tolls, set to begin in mid-June, face challenges from lawsuits. Low-income drivers making less than $50,000 annually can apply for a half-off daytime toll after their first 10 trips in a month, while exemptions are in place for emergency vehicles, garbage trucks, and school buses.
The MTA board has approved a congestion pricing plan for New York City, which will charge cars $15 and trucks even higher tolls to enter Manhattan below 61st Street, with implementation expected as early as mid-June. The plan, aimed at reducing traffic and pollution while providing funding for transit improvements, has faced opposition from groups like taxi advocates and New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, who called it a "blatant cash grab." Exemptions are limited, with only specialized government vehicles and emergency vehicles avoiding the toll entirely, while low-income drivers can apply for a half-price discount after the first 10 trips in a month.
Ahead of the potential start of congestion pricing in New York City this summer, MTA officials have outlined exemptions for certain vehicles, including government, school, and commuter buses. Taxis and rideshares will have surcharges, while low-income drivers may qualify for discounted tolls. The toll will be $15 for cars and higher for trucks, with exemptions for specialized government vehicles and emergency vehicles. The plan aims to reduce traffic and generate funds for transit system improvements, with tolling expected to begin as soon as June 15 pending final approval.
New York City is close to implementing a plan to charge drivers a $15 toll to enter Manhattan south of Central Park in an effort to reduce traffic congestion, air pollution, and provide funding for the city's subway and bus systems. The plan, aiming for a summer launch, faces opposition from various groups, including public school teachers, suburban commuters, and business owners, who are concerned about the impact on the local economy and accessibility for disabled individuals. The proposed congestion fees would also affect app-based rides, taxis, and for-profit buses, while facing legal challenges from neighboring New Jersey.