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.

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 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,