In-and-outs of the money grab

What is the congestion pricing toll and when does it comes into effect?

Congestion pricing means drivers will be charged for entering parts of Manhattan.

While no official start date has been set, an MTA lawyer revealed during a February court hearing that the rollout could begin as early as mid-June.

Where is the tolling zone?

Manhattan’s central business district below 60th Street — or south of Central Park.

Major highways, including the FDR Drive, the West Side Highway and the Battery Park underpass, are exempt.

How much will drivers be charged?

Here’s the basic breakdown for what each vehicle will be charged — barring last-minute changes — for the once-a-day toll: Passenger vehicles: $15 Small trucks: $24

Large trucks: $36 Motorcycles: $7.50

Taxi drivers: $1.25 per ride

Uber, Lyft and other rideshares: $2.50 per ride

The rush-hour rates will be in place from 5 a.m. and 9 p.m. on weekdays. On weekends, the full rate will be charged between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m.

Outside those peak hours, the toll will be about 75% less — or about $3.75 for a car.

How does the toll get paid?

Drivers will be charged via their E-ZPass tags. For those who don’t have an E-ZPass, the registered owner of the vehicle will receive a bill via mail.

What is the MTA’s explanation for charging commuters?

Transit officials argue it will unclog some of Manhattan’s busiest streets, reduce pollution and, ultimately, improve public transportation infrastructure.

The plan will raise $1 billion per year, which would be used to fund $15 billion in bonds to pay for transit upgrades.