Despite efforts by the Trump Administration to derail congestion pricing in the courts, the tolls have remained on. After six months, Gov. Kathy Hochul said it is meeting all its promised traffic reduction goals.
Despite efforts by the Trump Administration to derail congestion pricing in the courts, the tolls have remained on. After six months, Gov. Kathy Hochul said it is meeting all its promised traffic reduction goals. ( Photo: Ralph Spielman)

Automobile traffic drops 11 percent and 10 million fewer vehicles have entered the congrestion pricing zone below 60th St. in six months, according to the MTA. But it has not released figures on how much money the tolls have generated so far.

Six Months In, Congestion Pricing Shows Early Signs of Success
08 Jul 2025 | 11:33
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New York City’s congestion pricing program, launched in January 2025, is already reshaping how people move through Manhattan. The initiative charges most drivers $9 to enter the central business district south of 60th St, and early data suggests it’s achieving most of its intended goals.

But a big question...

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