NYC Congestion Pricing: No Extra Charges on Gridlock Days!
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that the MTA will not be implementing a surcharge on the base congestion pricing fee during Gridlock Alert days. This means the $9 fee will remain consistent even during periods of extreme traffic congestion.
<img src="https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/15711125_122624-wabc-ap-gridlock-unga-img.jpg" alt="Gridlock vehicle traffic in NYC">The initial congestion pricing plan included a provision that allowed for a 25% increase on these days, but Hochul has explicitly stated this surcharge will not be applied. She justified this decision by stating that hardworking New Yorkers deserve a break, and that the 40% reduction in the base toll already provides relief.
The city's Department of Transportation (DOT) identified 20 Gridlock Alert days this year, with a concentration in December, November and September.
This decision comes as a relief to many drivers and highlights the ongoing debate surrounding congestion pricing in NYC and its impact on commuters.
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