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With congestion pricing in effect in NYC, officials cracking down on obscured plates, "ghost cars"
With congestion pricing now in effect in NYC, officials are cracking down on obscured license plates, or "ghost plates," to avoid the toll.
How are people reacting to congestion pricing in NYC?
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.
Congestion pricing begins in NYC in a high stakes test for the model's U.S. viability
Congestion pricing was introduced on Sunday morning in the center of New York City — despite a late attempt by New Jersey to stop it in court.
Congestion pricing is now live in NYC. Here's what commuters need to know.
Congestion pricing started on Sunday, Jan. 5 in NYC, after years of debate, planning, controversy and legal challenges.
NYPD cracks down on motorists trying to evade congestion pricing toll
Assisting the MTA, the NYPD stopped two drivers who tried to cover up parts of their license plates to avoid being charged as they entered the congestion zone.
NYC proposes rules targeting obstructed license plates as congestion pricing hits
Anticipating a rise in so-called "ghost vehicles" with the advent of congestion pricing, New York City officials are looking to give police more leeway to go after drivers who hide or obstruct their license plates.
NYC congestion pricing in effect as drivers get through first workday commute with new tolls
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NYC plans crackdown on obscured license plates as congestion pricing launches
New York City drivers who obscure or cover their license plates to skirt automated tolls and tickets are in for a rude awakening, the city transportation department warned on Tuesday.
NYPD warns: Don’t cover your license plate in the congestion pricing zone
The NYPD is warning drivers not to fake or cover their license plates before entering the congestion pricing zone in Manhattan. The agency’s Transportation Bureau posted two photos to X on Tuesday of two license plates – both showing tape covering one letter.
CONGESTION PRICING: NYC eyes crackdown on drivers who obscure plates, 'think they are above the law'
City officials said Tuesday they’d proposed new rules to crack down on drivers who obscure their license plates to avoid tolls and traffic cameras—an announcement that came two days after the launch of congestion pricing.
MTA chief defends NYC congestion pricing as toll rolls into first week
MTA Chairman Janno Lieber took to the airwaves to defend City's congestion pricing from what he called “grievance politics” ...
NYC congestion pricing meets a typical volume of vehicles on its second workday
Brutally cold temperatures and blustery conditions made for an uncomfortable trek into Manhattan for many on the second day of congestion pricing.
Lawmaker offers advice for using lasers to thwart NYC congestion pricing, report says
According to a recent report by Gothamist, City Councilmember Vickie Paladino (R-Queens) suggested on X, the website formerly ...
NJ Dem slams New York as controversial NYC congestion pricing takes effect
New Jersey Democrat Mikie Sherrill blasted New York City's incoming congestion tax as she prepares her campaign for New ...
NYC says subway crime down as congestion pricing begins
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said she has ordered more officers to patrol the subway trains and platforms following the ...
'This is historic': New York City's congestion pricing is now in effect
MTA Chairman and CEO Janno Lieber joins Morning Joe to discuss the start of congestion pricing in the city, criticisms of the ...
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Should New Jersey launch its own version of congestion pricing?
Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop says drivers coming to the Garden State from New York City should pay a Jersey version of ...
Live Updates: New York’s Congestion Pricing Plan Faces Its First Rush Hour
Congestion pricing successfully made its debut on Sunday after months of delays. It will now come up against the start of the ...