New MTA congesting pricing-related commuter discounts should extend outside five boroughs, pols argue
NY Post
A pair of lawmakers representing the Big Apple’s northern suburbs are demanding the MTA expand a congestion pricing-related program to discount Metro North and Long Island Railroad rides.
Reps. Pat Ryan (D-Ulster) and Mike Lawler (R-Rockland) sent a letter on Tuesday to MTA chair Janno Lieber, ripping him over the temporary transit discount plan that won’t apply outside the five boroughs.
“Yet again, you are putting New York City first, and our communities last. Let us remind you the MTA’s job isn’t just to serve the 5 boroughs,” the letter – shared exclusively with the Post – reads.
Under the MTA’s controversial congestion pricing plan, drivers will have to fork over $15 to enter Manhattan below 60th Street beginning June 30.
To help quell some of the outrage over the new toll, the MTA is rolling out discounted monthly transit passes for the LIRR and Metro North – except they only apply to trips inside the city.
The 10% discount would go into effect the day after the congestion pricing plan goes into effect.
