MTA Board Approves Hochul’s Congestion Toll

By Idy Perl

Well, it finally happened.

Last week Governor Hochul proposed a modified congestion toll of $9 instead of the original $15 that was supposed to go into effect in the summer. Several House Republicans, including Congressman Mike Lawler, voiced their concerns about the toll and asked President-elect Donald Trump for his support in stopping the toll once he takes office, as reported by Rockland Daily. 

Today the MTA board voted 12-1 to approve Hochul’s $9 congestion toll. Starting on January 5^th, drivers entering Manhattan below 60^th Street will pay a $9 toll.

According to Hochul, the money will go towards the MTA and will reduce congestion in Manhattan.