After the launch of the MTA's congestion pricing program on January 5, 2025, New York City saw a surprising 10% rise in yellow cab trips within the Central Business District. Commissioner David Do from the Taxi and Limousine Commission reported over 511,000 trips taken in the week following the program's initiation, a significant increase from the previous year's figures. While concerns remained about fare surcharges impacting ridership, the early data indicates a contrary trend, though further analysis is needed to understand the long-term effects of the pricing structure on taxi demand.
In the week of January 5-12, 2025, NYC taxi trips rose by 10%, demonstrating unexpected resilience in ridership despite the new congestion pricing tolls imposed.
Commissioner David Do noted that this early increase in taxi trips suggests that congestion pricing may not be negatively impacting demand as initially feared.
Queens Council Member Selvena Brooks-Powers commented on potential fare increases due to the congestion charges but observed that the initial impact on ridership has thus far been positive.
Although the data from the week following congestion pricing introduction is limited, it raises questions about the longer-term effects on taxi ridership in NYC.
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