Most drivers entering Manhattan are required to pay a $9 base toll, which will eventually increase to $12 in 2028 and $15 in 2031.

Congestion pricing in New York City is now in effect, after he MTA and Gov. Kathy Hochul revived the controversial plan to charge drivers to enter Manhattan’s most congested area. While the new plan reduces the toll from $15 to $9,

The toll applies to the most congested part of Manhattan, south of Central Park, below 60th Street and cost drivers $9 a day.

The E-ZPass New York website pushed users to a waiting room on the first workday when New York City's new congestion pricing toll was in effect.

Congestion pricing has started in New York City. Now, some motorists are devising clever ways to avoid the toll cameras planted strategically around the city. Some commuters are taking extraordinary steps to avoid paying the $9 toll.