Who is exempt from the new Congestion Charge?


Who is exempt from the new Congestion Charge? The congestion pricing toll will apply to all vehicles on roads at and below 60th Street, except for major highways. The FDR Drive, the West Side Highway and the Battery Park underpass will be exempt.


Are residents exempt from Congestion Charge?

Residents in the congestion pricing zone who make less than $60,000 per year will also be granted a tax credit equal to the tolls they paid.


Do blue badge holders pay Congestion Charge?

Answer. Blue Badge holders are eligible to receive a 100 per cent discount from the Congestion Charge. However, as with all discounts, customers need to register their details with TfL before the discount can be used.


How do I know if my car is exempt from congestion charge?

Who is exempt from the congestion charge? Zero-emission vehicles such as electric cars are exempt from paying the congestion charge, as are motorbikes. If you drive an EV, you need to apply for the Cleaner Vehicle Discount before driving into the charge zone.


Are residents exempt from ULEZ?

These vehicles are either automatically exempt or can be registered with TfL for a 100 per cent discount, such as residents, taxis (which make up the majority), historic vehicles and vehicles with a 'disabled' or 'disabled passenger vehicles' tax class.