Not everyone is fond of surprises, especially on the roads, which is why it is vital to stay up to date with the latest road news, or you could end up staring a costly surprise in the face. Drivers in NYC will be forced to pay up to $16.79 in tolls. Familiarize yourself with the complete toll table for MTA, which includes the tolls in Manhattan and at the Port Authority. This way, you will be fully prepared when driving around in NYC, and skip having to turn a penny or two to find the right amount for the toll.
Toll money: Useful capital, or unnecessary expenses?
A system that has become quite common worldwide is the use of tolls. In China, tolls are the most common sight on expressways. Europe has also adopted the widespread use of tolls; however, their adoption varies among countries, as tolls are uncommon in Germany, but extensive in Italy and France. In the U.S., drivers have become quite acquainted with tolls across several states.
While congestion at tolls can be a headache, not to mention scurrying to find the right amount of change, they are a useful system, as the money raised is used to fund infrastructure upgrades such as roads, tunnels, and bridges. This way, road congestion decreases, road safety increases, and travel times become faster compared to times when precious time and energy are wasted waiting for capital.
However, the amount you pay at various tolls may also vary, and it also increases from time to time. This is why drivers in NYC are being warned, as they will be forced to pay up to $16.79.
Drivers in NYC will be forced to pay up to $16.79
One of the biggest and oldest problems in New York City is congestion. Not only does congestion result in the loss of valuable time and impact the economy, but it also results in substantial pollution due to increased, concentrated emissions. To address the problem experienced across the entire U.S., the Department of Transportation introduced the “Congestion Relief Zone” during the 2025 holiday period.
Millions of drivers in NYC were forced to pay $9 when entering the Congestion Relief Zone, and the impact was significant. Now, NYC drivers will be forced to pay even more, as tolls at the entry areas to the zone are set to increase. Not only that, but toll prices are set to increase elsewhere as well, and drivers are being encouraged to familiarize themselves with the complete toll table for MTA, including Manhattan and Port Authority.
Complete toll table for MTA, Manhattan, and Port Authority
New Year, new you, and new toll prices in New York for drivers with an E-ZPass. Below you can find the complete toll table for MTA in 2026 during the peak hours 6 AM to 10 AM and 4 PM to 8 PM, Monday through Friday, and 11 AM to 9 PM on Saturdays and Sundays.
| Complete toll table for MTA and Port Authority | ||
| MTA | Port Authority | |
| Passenger cars and small commercial cars | $9 | $16.79 |
| Motorcycles | $4.50 | $15.79 |
| Small trucks and buses | $14.40 | |
| Two axles, dual rear wheel | $45.34 | |
| Three axles | $68.01 | |
| Large trucks and tour buses | $21.60 | |
| Four axles | $90.68 | |
| Five axles | $113.35 | |
| Six axles | $136.02 | |
| Buses | $21 | |
| Taxis | $0.75 per trip | $21 |
| For-hire cars | $1.75 per trip | $30.59 |
It is important to note that tolls at Port Authority will no longer accept cash, and that the E-ZPass amounts are only applicable to New York and New Jersey E-ZPass account holders. These toll amounts are fixed until 2027, afterwhich more increases are likely to occur, unless communicated otherwise. Drivers in NYC are not the only ones who face congestion pricing, as California’s drivers may soon also have to pay up in congestion relief zones. Will this new trend spread across the entire U.S.? Time will tell.
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