The bridge is basically not free anymore,” Felicia Brown, a 40-year-old who works on First Avenue but lives in Queens, told The Post.

Driving into the heart of New York City just got more expensive thanks to a long-anticipated congestion pricing plan that went into effect this week.

New York’s much-debated plan to charge drivers to enter the center of Manhattan is set to take effect Sunday just after midnight, following years of bureaucratic and legal roadblocks. The goals of what is known as “congestion pricing” are to reduce gridlock and pollution and raise revenue for public transit.

The toll, known as congestion pricing, is meant to reduce traffic gridlock in densely packed Manhattan while also raising money to help fix the city’s ailing public transit infrastructure. It formally took effect Sunday.

What to Know About New York City’s Congestion Pricing Plan As of Jan. 6, 2025, New York City officially rolled out its long-anticipated congestion pricing plan, becoming the first U.S. city to implement such a measure.

Driving just got more expensive for many New York City commuters as congestion pricing was put to its first rush hour test. Supporters argue the plan cuts down on gridlock and greenhouse gas emissions,

While not likely to face its first stringent test until Monday morning rush hour, New York City's congestion pricing plan for drivers kicked off at midnight Sunday. Transportation leaders declare success amid pushback.

Congestion pricing is kicking in in midtown and lower Manhattan: When does it start? How much will I pay? How can I get to New Jersey or Queens without paying? Will taxis and Ubers cost more?

New York’s new toll for drivers entering the center of Manhattan debuted Sunday, meaning many people will pay $9 to access the busiest part of the Big Apple during peak hours.