Congestion pricing in New York City

How Can Commuter Benefits Help With Congestive Pricing

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Thursday, June 13, 2019

Some cities are looking to congestion pricing to help ease the suffocating traffic in metro areas during prime commuting and business hours.

Key Points: 
  • Some cities are looking to congestion pricing to help ease the suffocating traffic in metro areas during prime commuting and business hours.
  • The pricing system is based on economic theory that by raising prices, it will help reduce demand.
  • Commuter benefits allow commuters to set aside funds through this pre-tax program, saving them up to $700 annually.
  • A great way to lessen the impact and save money is by signing up or offering commuter benefits.