Hochul touts congestion pricing success' but New Yorkers still have mixed feelings
Briefly

Congestion pricing in New York City has been successful since its implementation on January 5. The program charges vehicles a toll of $9 to enter Manhattan south of 61st Street, resulting in $219 million in revenue so far in 2025, on track to hit $500 million by year-end. There are 67,000 fewer cars daily in the congestion zone, and subway ridership has increased by 7%. Additionally, Broadway experienced record ticket sales of $1.9 billion. The program faces legal challenges, but city officials remain committed to its continuation and success.
Congestion pricing has brought in over $219 million in revenue since its inception, contributing to its target of $500 million for transit improvements this year.
Since the launch of congestion pricing on January 5, there has been a reduction of 67,000 cars entering the congestion zone each day, indicating a significant improvement in traffic.
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