Toll increases take effect for Holland and Lincoln tunnels, George Washington, Bayonne and Goethals bridges
JERSEY CITY, N.J. -- Driving into New York City just got more expensive.
Toll hikes are now in effect for Port Authority bridges and tunnels.
The Port Authority's inflation-driven toll hike on its bridge and tunnels went into effect Sunday, making it 63 cents higher to cross the Hudson.
As it stands, the increase is for the Lincoln and Holland tunnels, as well as the George Washington, Bayonne and Goethals bridges.
The off-peak price is now up to $13.38, and peak hours will be $15.38.
"I may try to avoid, especially coming into Jersey," Westchester County resident Maryanne Clampitt said. "It's really high already, and now it's going to be even worse."
Factor in the long-dreaded congestion pricing plan slated to start in the spring, and other drivers CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook spoke with were not pleased with the increases. Under congestion pricing, drivers will have to pay $15 to enter Manhattan south of 60th Street, and those driving larger vehicles, like trucks, will have to pay up to $36.
"I drive Uber, so going in is OK. The customer pays for that," one driver said.
But what about when that driver is using their vehicle for personal use?
"Yeah, absolutely. Especially in New York, with the new tolls they've got in New York City," the driver said.
"My work is in Queens, so I have to cross basically two tolls. Plus now, with congestion pricing, I don't think I'll be able to go to work," another driver said.
All Port Authority tolls are now cashless, and tolls are collected only entering New York -- not New Jersey.
