The Central Business District Tolling Program is temporarily paused pending necessary approvals.
Qualifying buses include:
- Commuter, transit, and intercity buses. These buses must have fixed routes, and must be open to the public.
- Commuter vans licensed with the NYC Taxi & Limousine Commission
- School buses contracted with the NYC Department of Education.
Tour buses and charter buses are ineligible for CoBEP.
Eligibility and credentials
Commuter, transit, and intercity buses registered in New York State must provide NYSDOT Common Carrier Certificate/Permit.
Commuter, transit, and intercity buses registered in other States must provide state-issued authorization to provide bus services; supporting documentation showing that the buses operate on a schedule and fixed route; and registration for every vehicle on the application.
TLC-authorized commuter vans must provide TLC vehicle license, TLC authorization, registration for every vehicle on the application.
NYC DOE-contracted school buses must provide the NYCDOE contract number and expiration date, and registration for every vehicle on the application.
Enrollment in CoBEP requires a valid E-ZPass New York Business account. Organizations without an E-ZPass New York Business account can apply for one as part of their application to CoBEP.
How to apply
The CoBEP application is available on the E-ZPass New York website. Follow these steps:
- Download a PDF of the application package from the E-ZPass site.
- Fill out the applicable sections of the application, and upload it on the E-ZPass site.
- Upload the required documentation.
Applicants will receive a formal decision notice once their application is processed. If the application is denied, the decision notice will provide information on how to appeal.
You can also call the E-ZPass Customer Service Center at 800-333-8655 for assistance.