Map shows Congestion Pricing will cost up to $27 to drive into Manhattan: Firefighters, teachers and businesses cant afford it

New congestion pricing will lead to cars being charged up to $27 total to cross into Manhattan during the day with van and truck drivers facing even higher costs – and firefighters, teachers and ordinary workers say they simply can’t afford it.As The Post’s map shows, the cost of entering the congestion zone, defined as entering Manhattan anywhere below 60th street, in a car from Jan.5 will be significantly higher – between $9 and $20 with an EZ Pass and $13.50 to $27 without – when added to the fare for crossing by tunnel or some bridges.Business owners warn the deeply unpopular charge – forced through by Governor Kathy Hochul and not voted for by any New Yorker – will affect everyone in the city, as they will be forced to pass on their increased costs to customers.Currently over 700,000 vehicles enter the congestion charge area in Manhattan daily, according to the Metropolitan Transport Authority, traveling at an average of just 7mph.

With the congestion charge the authority thinks it can reduce that number by around 100,000 vehicles.Small trucks such as delivery vehicles will pay a congestion toll around $5 higher during peak periods.

Large trucks and tour buses will pay a congestion charge of $21.60 alongside any bridge or tunnel costs during peak period, defined as 5 a.m.to 9 p.m.

weekdays, and 9 a.m.to 9 p.m.

at weekends.Those riding in the city’s yellow taxis will also face increased charges, with $2.50 added to any trips which “begin, end or pass through Manhattan south of 96th Street,” for congestion pricing.It’s yet another major blow to those currently grappling with the high cost of living in New York — already the third most expensive city in the world, according to a recent survey by The Economist.Delivery service companies are facing an eye-watering increase in costs and expect to be among the hardest hit by the congestion prices, according to several sources who spoke to The Post.While a cap of one charge per day app...