Elected officials and local leaders across Queens expressed mixed reactions to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s decision to bring back congestion pricing for motorists entering Manhattan below 60th street.
Hochul announced Thursday that the toll, which is now set to go into effect in January, will be reduced to a $9 peak fee for cars, down 40% from the $15 toll initially proposed before Hochul paused congestion pricing in June. Rates are also set to be reduced across the board by 40%, including for small and large trucks, while there will be discounts for overnight trips into the central business district, and per-ride surcharges on taxi, Uber, and Lyft rides.
