Gov. Kathy Hochul is letting the tolling program move forward in January. Her critics have jumped on the chance to object to the reversal.

The reintroduction of New York City congestion pricing tolls is being discussed at an MTA board meeting today.Last week, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced she wants to launch congestion pricing in early January 2025,

The MTA board voted to approve the revised NYC congestion pricing plan after it was unpaused last week by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, who believes the fees are necessary to pay for subway and bus upgrades.

Slashing the original $15 toll raises questions about whether a smaller revenue stream could delay projects or lead to higher costs for New York’s public transit agency.

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) approved New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s congestion pricing program for Midtown and Lower Manhattan on Monday, in a 12-1 vote.Congestion pricing would commence in January,

An MTA board is expected to vote on the new congestion pricing plan later Monday. The toll now costs $9 to cross south of 60th Street in Manhattan, down from the $15 toll in the old plan. Discounts will be offered for low-income commuters and those driving during the overnight hours.

The congestion pricing updated tolling plan is up for a vote Monday before the MTA board - and it is expected to pass.

The congestion pricing updated tolling plan is up for a vote Monday before the MTA board - and it is expected to pass.The latest tolling structure calls for a $9 toll for most drivers to enter Midtown - down from the original $15.