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From December 2018 through November 2019, the MTA successfully collected 97.1 percent of all tolls incurred by drivers, with the lowest rate being 94.8 percent at the Cross Bay Bridge. The preponderance of obstructed or modified license plates in New York City may suggest substantial revenue losses due to that form of fraud. [90]
The MTA held its first hearings on the congestion pricing plan on September 23, 2021, in which it announced draft toll rates. At the time, the peak toll was planned to range from $9 to $23, while for drivers with E-ZPass, off-peak and nighttime tolls would be lower.
E-ZPass is an electronic toll collection system used on toll roads, toll bridges, and toll tunnels in the Eastern United States, Midwestern United States, and Southern United States.
The recommended pricing approved by all but one member sets the base toll at $15 no more than once a day for passenger vehicles. Trucks should be charged $24 or $36, depending on their type.
Tolls on MTA bridges and tunnels are set to go up just after midnight on Sunday — and the percentage amount of the hike is greater than that planned for subway and bus fares.
Among the TMRB recommendations are a $15 toll for cars and a truck charge of either $24 or $36 depending on the size, according to the report obtained by NorthJersey.com.
The MTA is also in need of cash. Setting up tolls is projected to bring in $1 billion a year, or $15 billion overall for the MTA, officials said.
MTA officials are considering several tolling plans, all of which would charge more during peak hours between 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., according to the review.
The MTA board approved a plan to have passenger cars pay $15 to enter Manhattan below 60th Street. Next comes a 60-day public comment period.
Metropolitan Transportation Authority. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) provides local and express bus, subway, and commuter rail service in Greater New York, and operates multiple toll bridges and tunnels in New York City. Overview.