Local News Congestion Pricing is Now Live in NYC. Here’s What Commuters Need to Know.
Congestion pricing started on Sunday, Jan. 5 in New York City, after years of debate, planning, controversy and numerous legal challenges.
For most drivers Monday through Friday from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., the toll will be $9 if you pay with an E-ZPass. That toll will cover cars, SUVs, pickup trucks and small vans. The same vehicles will pay a $2.25 toll from on weekends or from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m
For high-volume for-hire vehicles, the per-trip charge for passengers will be $1.50. Taxis, green cabs and black cars will have a $0.75 per-trip fee.
The Congestion Relief Zone starts at 60th Street and includes all of Manhattan south of that point. It encompasses all the crossing from Brooklyn and Queens on the east side and New Jersey across the Hudson River.
Swedish Tech Leaders Greater Than and Smart Eye Partner to Advance Vehicle Safety
Greater Than, a global provider of risk intelligence into road safety and climate impact, and Smart Eye AB, an industry leader in Driver Monitoring Systems (DMS), announced a strategic collaboration to deepen the understanding of driver risk and advance life-saving vehicle technologies.
The partnership will combine Greater Than’s risk intelligence with Smart Eye’s advanced driver monitoring system technology to explore the correlation between driver eye movements, Advanced Driver Distraction Warning (ADDW) alerts, and crash risk.
“This collaboration will facilitate valuable research that has the potential to transform the driver experience and save lives,” said Johanna Forseke, Chief Business Officer and Deputy CEO at Greater Than.
Motus Monthly Fuel and Mileage Trends: December 2024
By Pablo Ormachea, VP Data at Motus
Data from Motus shows that national fuel prices lowered to $3.01 in December 2024 compared to $3.36 in November, and lower than December 2023 when the pricing was at $3.18.
Looking regionally, fuel prices in December remain highest in the Western US at $3.63 and lowest in the Southern US at $2.90.
Looking at December business mileage trends by region in the US, business mileage was lower across the country with the West 1.36% lower than November, the South 4.38% lower, Northeast 6.26% lower, and the Midwest 6.44% lower.
The Key Factors Fleet Operators Should Consider Before Electrifying
By Andy Bennett, CEO, Driivz
While electrifying fleets requires overcoming obstacles, doing so provides fleet operators with unique chances to innovate and increase control.
With the right tools in place, fleet electrification strengthens operational efficiency and reduces costs while simultaneously lowering carbon emissions and creating new revenue streams.
Adopting smart energy management tools alongside the ongoing development of charging infrastructure is essential for accelerating fleet electrification and meeting net-zero goals.
By leaning into these opportunities, fleet operators can find advantages in the competitive landscape while paving the way for a more sustainable future.
You Won’t Believe Which Automaker Tops the List for DUI Drivers
Now that the New Year festivities are winding down, this calls for a sober reminder that roughly 32 percent of all fatal collisions involve drunk driving. In 2022, 13,524 people were killed in what the NHTSA calls preventable crashes.
A new report reveals what cars tend to attract the most drivers who received a DUI citation in 2024.
The Buick Envista is the chief culprit, involved in 72.1 DUIs per 1,000 drivers. That’s followed by the Buick Encore GX, which clocks 58.7 DUIs per 1,000 drivers. The Enclave is the other Buick to make the list, coming in at seventh with 22.8 DUIs.
