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NYC Congestion Pricing Sparks 7.7% Subway Ridership Surge

3/20/2026

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Congestion pricing in New York City produced over 90 million additional subway rides in its first year, per the Permanent Citizens Advisory Committee (PCAC).
Ridership rose from 1.21 billion to 1.3 billion trips, a 7.7% increase.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) supports PCAC's findings and notes a 7.1% rise in rides into the Central Business District.
Weekend ridership grew 9.4%.
The report says congestion pricing has not deterred Manhattan commuting.

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Congestion pricing in New York City produced over 90 million additional subway rides in its first year, per the Permanent Citizens Advisory Committee (PCAC).
Ridership rose from 1.21 billion to 1.3 billion trips, a 7.7% increase.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) supports PCAC's findings and notes a 7.1% rise in rides into the Central Business District.
Weekend ridership grew 9.4%.
The report says congestion pricing has not deterred Manhattan commuting.