Lyft will charge New York City riders congestion fees throughout January

Congestion rates are set to be set in New York City It goes into effect on Sunday — but for the first month, Lyft said it will credit riders who pay the fee.

New York’s program, which was supposed to reduce traffic in lower Manhattan while increasing funding for mass transit, was paused by Gov. Kathy Hochul in June, then eventually reinstated at a reduced price. there Different prices For different vehicles at different times – during daylight hours, driving a regular car in Manhattan under 60th Street will cost $9, while someone using a ride-hailing service like Uber or Lyft will pay $1.50 per ride.

Lyft riders will be charged fees like everyone else, however The company said That throughout the month of January, they will receive money in the form of credits that can be spent on Lyft or Citi Bike for the following week.

Lyft also noted that the new fee comes in addition to the existing $2.75 congestion fee for trips that start, end, or pass through Manhattan below 96th Street. So it called the credit “a small gesture to help people adjust to other new expenses — even as we work It reduces the overall cost of riding.”