New York City’s long-awaited, long-debated congestion pricing began on January 5, marking a new era for driving into Manhattan.
Passenger vehicles pay $9 per day at peak times and $2.50 at off-peak times.
Congestion pricing could generate revenue many cities are desperate for, while simultaneously easing traffic and improving air quality.
But legal challenges and President-elect Donald Trump’s opposition could determine whether it’s a blip or a new US trend.
The incoming president, who is originally from New York and whose Trump Tower resides within the Manhattan congestion zone, has been an outspoken critic, calling it a “disaster for NYC.”
Singapore has used it since the 1970’s. London since 2003 and Stockholm since 2007.
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