UPDATE: POST 2024 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION:

Governor Kathy Hochul has lifted the pause on NYC’s congestion pricing, set to begin January 5, 2025. The plan will charge drivers entering Manhattan south of 60th Street, starting at $9 for E-ZPass users during peak hours, and aims to reduce traffic while generating $15 billion for critical transit upgrades. Adjustments include lower tolls, income-based discounts, and exemptions, while opposition and lawsuits challenge implementation. Federal approval is expected soon. Please see recent articles for an update: 

• NYC Congestion pricing tolls to launch Jan 5. What you need to know. Gothamist, 11/14/24
• Hochul to revive congestion pricing in January with lower tolls, NY1 article, November 2024
• What you need to know about NYC congestion pricing, NY1 article, 11/17/24

Congestion Relief Zone tolling begins January 5.

On November 14, 2024, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a phased-in approach to New York’s Congestion Pricing program, which was previously on pause. Today, the MTA Board approved this plan. Now, Congestion Relief Zone tolling will begin on Sunday, January 5, at midnight.

When tolling begins, vehicles entering the Congestion Relief Zone in Manhattan—local streets and avenues at or below 60 Street—will be charged a toll.

The toll amount will depend on the type of vehicle, time of day, whether any crossing credits apply, and the method of payment. For example, passenger vehicles with E-ZPass entering the Congestion Relief Zone at 60 Street will be charged $9 in the peak period and $2.25 overnight, once daily. Visit our website for more details on toll rates.

E-ZPass is the best and cheapest way to pay the toll. Most drivers will be able to pay with their existing E-ZPass tag and account.

If you already have an E-ZPass account, make sure it is up to date with your current license plate number as this will be needed for appropriate discounts, exemptions, and crossing credits.

If you do not have an account, you can sign up for one on the E-ZPass website.