NYC, congestion pricing

Brandon Johnson says Chicago ‘should explore’ congestion pricing similar to NYC
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said the city should look into a plan that mimics that of New York City’s congestion pricing in lower Manhattan. Speaking with Block Club Chicago, Johnson said the city “should explore” a similar plan,
NYC Congestion Pricing. Equitable? No. Profitable? $3 Million A Day
The roads of NYC are quickly becoming pathways of the haves and have nots due to Congestion Pricing. Is it Equitable? No. Profitable? Yes, to the tune of $3,000,000 a day
These NYC restaurants are offering congestion pricing discounts right now
This Friday, Fresco by Scotto restaurant is hosting a congestion pricing dinner. Diners who stop by this family-owned and operated restaurant will receive $9 off their bill, granted they order an appetizer and entree.
With congestion pricing in effect in NYC, officials cracking down on obscured plates, "ghost cars"
With congestion pricing now in effect in NYC, officials are cracking down on obscured license plates, or "ghost plates," to avoid the toll.
How are people reacting to congestion pricing in NYC?
The toll, known as congestion pricing, is meant to reduce traffic gridlock in densely packed Manhattan while also raising money to help fix the city’s ailing public transit infrastructure. It formally took effect Sunday.
Congestion pricing underway in NYC: How it works
Congestion pricing went into effect in New York City this week, charging a toll to drivers entering the city’s central business district below 60th Street in Manhattan. Watch the video player for more on this story.
NYC proposes rules targeting obstructed license plates as congestion pricing hits
Anticipating a rise in so-called "ghost vehicles" with the advent of congestion pricing, New York City officials are looking to give police more leeway to go after drivers who hide or obstruct their license plates.
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.
NYC to crack down on obscured license plates as congestion pricing begins
The crackdown could include a $50 fine for parked cars with obstructed plates, in addition to penalties for those caught driving through toll areas undetected.
NYC officials warn congestion pricing cheats
New York City officials say they will ramp up enforcement efforts against drivers trying to evade the new $9 congestion pricing toll by obscurig their license plates. FOX 5 NY's Linda Schmidt has the story.

Lyft, Uber and NY

FreshDirect quietly slips in extra fee for customers in NYC congestion pricing zone
FreshDirect, whose colorful trucks are headquartered in the Bronx, tacked on an additional 50 cents for all deliveries below ...
NYC congestion pricing meets a typical volume of vehicles on its second workday
Brutally cold temperatures and blustery conditions made for an uncomfortable trek into Manhattan for many on the second day ...
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Congestion pricing is here for NYC commuters. See time periods for toll, how billing works
As part of a the MTA's congestion pricing plan, commuters will be charged a toll upon entering parts of Manhattan during ...
Congestion pricing advocate attacked at NYC subway station — as new $9 toll pushes people into mass transit
A pro-congestion pricing proponent was attacked at a Manhattan subway station over the weekend — even as the group wants to ...
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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 ...
NYC councilwoman seemingly alludes to damaging congestion toll cameras with lasers
A Queens councilwoman, a constant critic of congestion pricing, called attention over the weekend to something that could ...
NYC congestion pricing turns Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge into toll trap that hits drivers with $9 charge — even if they’re not heading downtown
The bridge is basically not free anymore,” Felicia Brown, a 40-year-old who works on First Avenue but lives in Queens, told ...
As congestion pricing takes effect in NYC, New Jersey political leaders consider next steps
MTA Chair Janno Lieber said it has been a smooth ride Monday on the first weekday of congestion pricing. Fort Lee's Mayor ...