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MTA reports surge in subway ridership

Passengers sound off as subway ridership ticks up amid congestion pricing

The MTA has long said 80% of revenue generated will go toward capital improvements - everything from enhancing accessibility to modernizing signals.

Crain's New York · 2h

Subway, bus ridership ticks up on heels of congestion pricing

Far and away the biggest ridership jump Tuesday was on the city’s subway system, on which more than 3.7 million people traveled — an increase of over 400,000 travelers for the equivalent day in 2024,

Yahoo · 1d

MTA reports surge in subway ridership as congestion pricing takes effect

Everyone wants to know the impact of congestion pricing on the roads and the rails. An early snapshot from the MTA shows the number of subway rides increased 4% on Monday compared to January 6 last year,

MTA, NYPD

WPIX New York City, NY on MSN · 22h

NYPD and MTA team up to enforce tolls in Manhattan’s congestion pricing zone

Drivers have been paying a toll to travel into the congestion zone in Manhattan since Sunday. Police and the MTA have been making sure people pay. Three drivers were arrested for warrants or serious violations at an action Wednesday afternoon into the evening on the Whitestone Bridge.

Newsday · 7h

MTA updates congestion pricing toll map after incorrect charge

The MTA on Wednesday confirmed to Newsday that there was an error in the map that affected vehicles traveling to one specific building on 61st Street.

NBC New York on MSN · 19h

NYPD cracks down on drivers obscuring license plates to cheat congestion pricing tolls

Four days into New York City’s controversial congestion pricing plan, and police have already busted dozens of drivers trying to figure out ways to cheat the new toll.

New Yorkers to face new taxes

CBS New York on MSN · 17h

New Yorkers to face new taxes as MTA confronts $33 billion shortfall, even with congestion pricing

New York lawmakers returned to Albany Wednesday faced with the daunting task of finding more cash for the MTA. New taxes and fees are needed to fill a $33 billion budget shortfall, and it's not coming from congestion pricing.

Newsday · 2d

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 grumbling about the $9 fee to enter parts of Manhattan.

Yahoo · 8h

New York lawmakers could increase taxes for MTA funding: 'Gross mismanagement'

"Before we ask the taxpayers of New York to go back into their pockets and to pay more, how about just having those people who are jumping the turnstiles, are fare beaters, how about having them pay their fair share?

Congestion pricing underway in NYC

AMNY on MSN · 5h

Early data is out! Has congestion pricing in NYC been successful so far in reducing traffic in Manhattan?

The MTA has yet to release official results of congestion pricing‘s impact on NYC during its first days, but some preliminary data suggests the program’s impact on reducing traffic is mixed. Thanks to the online Congestion Pricing Tracker,

Gothamist · 4h

Got a late fee for NYC congestion pricing already? It's a scam.

The MTA says it will not charge any fines or fees besides the toll price for 60 days. Watch out for phishing scams.

Yahoo · 18h

Rockland County sues over NYC congestion pricing

While officials are urging people to take mass transit to avoid that congestion pricing toll, it’s not so easy in parts of the lower Hudson Valley. There is no direct train service from Rockland County to Manhattan.

1don MSN

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 ...

FOX 5 New York on MSN22h

Uber hits some riders with mistake congestion pricing fee | Exclusive

Uber will issue refunds to riders mistakenly charged a $1.50 congestion pricing fee due to a mapping glitch by the MTA, an ...

Queens Chronicle6h

Congestion pricing starts in Manhattan

Congestion pricing went into effect Sunday, just over 48 hours after a federal judge in New Jersey rejected the Garden ...

17h

NYC restaurant owner says they can't afford more taxes as congestion pricing adds to costs

New York City is in its first week of congestion pricing, and state lawmakers are already weighing whether to levy more taxes ...

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Congestion pricing launches ‘smoothly’ as MTA sets sights on ‘getting projects done’ with new cash flow

Just 12 hours after congestion pricing’s launch, the head of the MTA touted its early success and defended its launch. “It ...

2don MSN

Congestion pricing: How many times can drivers be charged per day? Depends on the vehicle

While the MTA has tried to address many concerns both in the leadup to and after congestion pricing went into effect, drivers ...

2don MSN

MTA boss Janno Lieber slammed over mismanagement as congestion toll takes effect — as he dismisses ‘grievance politics’

MTA boss Janno Lieber brushed off concerns about the agency’s mismanagement of its massive $20 billion budget on Tuesday, ...

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