Lyft to Credit Riders for NYC Congestion Pricing in January
New York City's congestion pricing program begins Sunday, aiming to reduce traffic and fund public transit. Ride-hailing services like Lyft and Uber will face a $1.50 surcharge per ride in Manhattan below 60th Street during the day. Regular vehicles will be charged $9.
Lyft's January Credit
Lyft will credit riders the congestion pricing fee throughout January. These credits can be used on Lyft or Citi Bike rides the following week. This move aims to ease the burden of the new fee, which adds to the existing $2.75 congestion surcharge for rides within or passing through Manhattan below 96th Street.
Congestion Pricing Details
- Goal: Reduce traffic in lower Manhattan and fund mass transit.
- Cost: $9 for regular vehicles, $1.50 for ride-hailing services.
- Area: Manhattan below 60th Street.
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