The MTA panel was met with questions about logistics and the practicality of the plan as drivers continue to protest the new plan.
Drivers protested outside the MTA's first meeting on the new congestion pricing plan on Wednesday afternoon.There were tense moments at the first MTA meeting on the new congestion pricing plan Wednesday afternoon.
No public comments were available in the meeting, but drivers still made their voices heard, holding signs and protesting outside. The MTA panel was met with questions about logistics and the practicality of the plan. A few topics discussed were exemptions for emergency vehicles and discounts for drivers commuting during overnight hours.
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