NYC's Congestion Pricing Is 'a Huge Success,' Hochul Says

Hochul Touts Congestion Pricing Gains as Legal Fight With Feds Continues

Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-N.Y.) is defending New York City’s congestion pricing program as a proven success, pledging to continue fighting efforts by the federal government to shut it down. Hochul said in a statement over the July 4 weekend—marking six months since the toll took effect—that traffic is down, business is up, and critical investments are being made to improve transit. “Six months in, it’s clear: congestion pricing has been a huge succes…

NYC Congestion Pricing Is Wildly Successful, So Of Course It's Become A Political Battleground

Backups at bridges and tunnels are far less common, the city is raking in millions and lots of people aren't choking on fumes or being killed by cars.

Hochul touts congestion pricing ‘success’ but New Yorkers still have mixed feelings

Traffic is down, business is up and money is being made, Gov. Kathy Hochul on Sunday, the six-month anniversary of congestion pricing in NYC.  Hochul, along with other politicians and MTA officials, said congestion pricing has come with many benefits since it launched on Jan. 5. Among those benefits, the governor said, is the millions in revenue made from the controversial program that charges vehicles a base toll of $9 to enter Manhattan south …

"Huge success": Six months of congestion pricing

Congestion pricing in New York City has been a "huge success," New York Governor Kathy Hochul touts after six months of the program.

NYC's congestion pricing is 'a huge success,' Hochul says

NEW YORK (PIX11) – New York Governor Kathy Hochul says congestion pricing is working.  Hochul’s office announced on Saturday that since the implementation of congestion pricing, many improvements have been made. The Governor’s office noted a reduction in traffic across the New York City area, increased transit ridership, and more foot traffic to local businesses. More Local News “Six months in, it’s clear: congestion pricing has been a hug…

Six months into congestion pricing, more cars are off the road, report says

More than 10 million fewer vehicles have entered the zone compared with last year.