NYC Congestion Charge and People with Disabilties

The New York City Congestion Relief Zone toll introduced on January 5th, 2025 means most motorists will pay a $9 base congestion toll when they enter Manhattan anywhere south of and including 60th Street during peak hours. The toll was introduced to reduce traffic on the city's busiest streets and encourage more people to use the MTA's public transport system. One of the MTA's main promises is the congestion toll revenue will go towards capital improvement projects, including accessibility upgrades in the transit system.

Currently, less 30% of New York City's subway stations comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The MTA's Individual Disability Exemption Plan (IDEP) allows New Yorkers with disabilities to register one vehicle to be exempt from the tolling program. Those already enrolled in the MTA’s Access-A-Ride program or possess a city Parking Permit for People with Disabilities (PPPD) from 11/15/2024, can apply immediately. Otherwise, you'll need an IDEP Assessment at one of the designated assessment centers.

As of January 8th, 2025, the MTA says it has approved over 1,700 disability exemptions.

Learn more about the application via this link https://new.mta.info/tolls/congestion-relief-zone/discounts-exemptions/idep

or the MTA Congestion Relief Zone website: https://congestionreliefzone.mta.info/