Commuters Hit With Higher Tolls At MTA Bridges And Tunnels
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – Monday's commute will cost more for drivers using the bridges and tunnels around New York City.
An MTA toll hike took effect Sunday, with a six-percent increase.
READ: MTA Bridges And Tolls Tables In Detail (PDF)
E-ZPass for East River crossings will go from $5.76 to $6.12, E-ZPass for the Henry Hudson Bridge goes from $2.64 to $2.80 and E-ZPass for the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge goes from $11.52 to $12.24.
Those without E-ZPass and those coming from out of state will have to shell out $19.
MTA Bridges And Tolls Tables Highlights
On April 21, monthly and unlimited MetroCard fares will also increase. So will tickets for the Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North.
MORE: MTA Board Approves Fare Hike For Roads, Rails And Subways
The toll and fare increases are expected to bring in $336 million in revenue.
Still, it's not enough to address all of the MTA's problems.