Congestion Pricing a Success?
One year later, congestion pricing is a success according to Governor Kathy Hochul. “Extraordinary!” MTA boss Janno Lieber said $500 million Congestion Pricing balanced MTA budget. Really? Do voters remember…
End of the MetroCard. For those who are still using them…
If you have unlimited MetroCard, it must be activated no later than March 31, 2026. If you have a balance remaining, MTA customer service will exchange it no longer than…
$100 one-way to LGA and JFK
By Patrick McGeehan Dec. 24, 2025 The annual holiday scramble to New York City’s airports is in full swing. And for most travelers, it will involve ever more costly rides…
Congestion Pricing: She said, he said.
Election has consequence. On Congestion Pricing, Governor Hochul wants to restart it on January 5, 2025. President-Elect Donald Trump said he will kill it after taking office on January 20,…
Inflation: MTA fare evasion at record high!
When Manhattan DA, Alvin Bragg, and Brooklyn DA, Eric Gonzalez, declared not prosecute theft of service including trespass, resisting arrest, marijuana, etc., fare evaders, house squatting, random punchers, illegal stores…
Congestion Pricing: on, off, on…
Governor Kathy Hochul has “paused” Congestion Pricing on June 5th, and will restart it after the November elections. How did a $1 billion annual revenue projection went up to a…
MTA held hearing on proposed $15 toll rate after the 110 toll sites are near completion
February 29th was the first hearing. “$15 ransom” “Congestion Pricing is a Crime” The remaining three are March 1 at 10 am and March 3 at 10 am and 6…
$1 Billion income from congestion pricing?
MTA’s Traffic Mobility Review Board heard over 100 exemption requests at its first meeting July 19. Many of them will be adopted. If projected income is less than cost of…
I have an idea! Ticket fare evaders?
MTA tweaking turnstiles. I am sure you remember those days, right? Another consequence of bail reform. Repeal it!
Access A Ride (AAR) MTA’s transportation for people with disabilities
You may be eligible for Access-A-Ride if: While applying for AAR, you will be asked to show whether you can: 3. What you need to include You will need medical…