How much will you be charged in NYC’s new congestion pricing toll?

What is the congestion pricing toll and when does it go into effect?

Drivers will be charged a fee for entering a certain zone in Manhattan.  This will go in effect mid-June.

Where is the toll zone?

Manhattan’s central business district below 60th Street — or south of Central Park. Major highways, including the FDR Drive, the West Side Highway and the Battery Park underpass are exempt.

How much will drivers be charged?

Passenger vehicles: $15 Small trucks: $24 Large trucks: $36 Motorcycles: $7.50 Taxi drivers: $1.25 per ride Uber, Lyft, other ride-shares: $2.50 per ride The rush-hour rates will be in place from 5 a.m. and 9 p.m. weekdays. On weekends, the full rate will be charged between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m.

How do you pay the toll?

Drivers will be hit with the toll via their E-ZPass tags.  For those who don’t have an E-ZPass, the registered owner of the vehicle will receive a bill via mail.

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