Lyft offers credits back for rides in congestion pricing zone
NEW YORK (PIX11) -- Congestion pricing will begin on Jan. 5, but one rideshare company is offering a special offer to ease riders into the new year.
Until the end of January, Lyft will provide a $1.50 ride credit every time a rider has to pay the congestion fee. Trips that qualify only need to begin, end, or pass through the Central Business District.
The credits can be used for a ride with Lyft or Citi Bike and are automatically applied to the rider's Lyft account. The credits will be valid through the following week.
While the company has not stated whether this offer will continue past February, they stated on their website that riders should not be double-taxed and have lobbied for them to be exempt from the congestion pricing fee. Since 2019, rideshare riders have been paying a $2.75 congestion fee to the MTA for rides below 96th Street in Manhattan.
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