REMARKS
Implementation of congestion pricing and its impact on taxis
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Council Member Brooks-Powers discusses the recently implemented congestion pricing program in New York City and its effects on the taxi industry.
- The program launched on January 5, 2025
- Yellow taxis are charged an additional 75¢ per trip when entering or exiting the congestion relief zone
- The additional tolls are passed on to customers in the form of increased fares
Selvena N. Brooks-Powers
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More recently, on 01/05/2025, MTA launched its congestion pricing program in the city requiring that yellow taxis be charged an additional 75¢ per trip when driving in and out of the congestion relief zone, which includes all roadways South Of Sixtieth Street with minor exceptions.
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Under this program, taxi drivers and for hire vehicle drivers pay additional tolls when they drive into these areas, which are passed on to customers in the form of increased fares.