Congestion pricing begins in New York City. Here's how it works

Congestion pricing has finally arrived in New York City, though its long-term future still remains uncertain. “We’re doing something to deal with the reality of the way that congestion is hurting our city and costing people time and money, that we’re protecting the interests of New Yorkers from a health standpoint,” Janno Lieber, the MTA’s chief executive officer, said late Friday after a judge ruled against New Jersey’s request to stop the program from starting on Sunday. In November, President-elect Donald Trump called the charge a “regressive tax” and said it would be “virtually impossible” for New York City to come back if congestion pricing is in effect. Trump may seek a longer environmental review of the program through a legal suit or find a way to stop the tolling through administrative action, according to Brad Lander, New York City’s Comptroller. “Maybe fewer cars and trucks will go south of 60th street in Manhattan, which may help some fancy folks living in lower Manhattan, but what about the people here in northern New Jersey?” US Representative Josh Gottheimer, a Democrat of New Jersey, said during a news conference on congestion pricing.