Toll War Is Brewing Between New Jersey and New York

While it's only been a very short time since New York's Governor Kathy Hochul reinstated the state's congestion pricing program in New York City, the battle between New York and its' neighbors is ramping up even more.

Today, people who drive in America's largest city are subject to what many call a commuter tax. In Manhattan, people who drive a motor vehicle south of 61st Street are subject to a new toll.

The toll starts at $9 for cars driving during peak time and increases depending on the type of vehicle you drive. Trucks, separated between large trucks and small trucks, have to pay a toll that can range from 14.40 to $21.60, while taxi cabs and ride-share drivers will have to pay a per ride fee that can range from $0.75 to $1.50 per ride. Peak time runs from 5 am to 9 pm during the week and 9 am to 9 pm on the weekend.

These new tolls, which impact New Yorkers, along with residents of neighboring states and tourists, are expected to raise at least $15 billion for the Empire State, which is rubbing our neighbors in New Jersey the wrong way.

The Garden State had already sued New York in court to stop the tolls, which failed, and now it looks like they have another idea to make things uncomfortable for the Empire State.

According to reporting from WNYW-TV Fox 5 New York, some New Jersey officials suggest starting a toll war against New York because two can play that game. Steven Michael Fulop, the Mayor of Jersey City, New York, thinks that reverse congestion tolls may be the answer to stopping New York.

As things continue to develop, we'll need to keep an eye on this as we may have a war brewing between these two northeast states.