The MTA has listed the categories of those who would be exempt from the congestion pricing plan that is set to take effect later this month. Among the categories, low-income residents, disabled residents who cannot take public transportation, qualifying authorized emergency vehicles, school buses contracted with the New York City Department of Education, and others. Rockland State Senator Bill Weber of the 38th District told “The Morning Show” last week he’s still hopeful any of the legal cases against the plan could stop it from being implemented, or, at least, delayed…
Under the congestion pricing plan, cars will be hit with a $15 toll when they drive below 60th Street into the so-called Congestion Relief Zone during peak hours. Officials expect 100,000 fewer vehicles to enter the zone every day, creating less traffic and cleaner air.