New Jersey drivers are prepared for the New York Congestion Toll Plan. What Governor Phil Murphy and others call “double taxation” is his $23 fee to drive below his 60th Street in Manhattan.
But a new congestion toll analysis released Wednesday says New Jersey drivers can get Hudson River crossing toll credits they pay to reduce, but not eliminate, the MTA’s congestion tolls. increase.
The plan angered many New Jersey residents who had to drive to New York City, as well as several New Jersey legislators.
“It’s a ridiculously regressive congestion tax,” says Congressman Josh Gottheimer. “It’s double taxation at its most ridiculous.”
Groups such as the Riders Alliance not only help clean the air in the city and reduce congestion on the roads, but also congestion fees that Outerborough residents won’t pay to drive over the East and Harlem River bridges. said to be targeted at
“Manhattan is a very dense place and a very busy place. Every car that fits in Manhattan is worth the real deal and this puts a price on its value,” said Riders Alliance’s Danny Pearlstein. say.
But Gov. Murphy says drivers in New Jersey don’t have to pay.
“Double taxing commuters in New Jersey can’t happen. period,” he said at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Portal North Bridge.
In Jersey City, behind the entrance to the Holland Tunnel, drivers say congestion charges are an unaffordable cost. Some say the only option is to drive to the city.
“How can I catch the train to downtown Manhattan at 2 a.m.? How can I get to Jersey at 2 a.m.? increase.
Lydon is a telecom worker who works the night shift in Manhattan.
“I go there every night,” he says.
Struggling city taxi drivers are also worried that higher passenger fares could ruin their careers.
“Too many challenges. You got Lyft. You have Uber. You have Rebel. Too many competitors,” says taxi driver Seydou Outtara. .