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Gefn:
MANHATTAN, New York City (WABC) -- New York City's new congestion pricing toll for drivers entering the center of Manhattan began on Sunday, meaning many people will pay $9 to access the busiest part of the Big Apple during peak hours.

The toll is meant to reduce traffic gridlock in the densely packed city while also raising money to help fix its ailing public transit infrastructure.

"We've been studying this issue for five years. And it only takes about five minutes if you're in midtown Manhattan to see that New York has a real traffic problem," Metropolitan Transportation Authority Chair and CEO Janno Lieber told reporters late Friday after a court hearing that cleared the way for the tolls.

"We need to make it easier for people who choose to drive, or who have to drive, to get around the city."


https://abc7ny.com/post/congestion-pricing-toll-begins-nyc-drivers-entering-center-manhattan/15757042/

Gefn:
Judge denies New Jersey request; congestion pricing will begin on Sunday



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FORT LEE, New Jersey (WABC) -- Congestion pricing is starting early Sunday morning after New Jersey's request for a temporary restraining order was denied by a federal judge.

The MTA will start the program as planned Sunday morning even as New Jersey prepares to keep fighting in court, with the governor's office announcing it will seek emergency relief from the Third Circuit Court of Appeals.

Judge Leo Gordon heard arguments from lawyers representing New Jersey, the MTA and the Federal Highway Administration in court.


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https://abc7ny.com/post/congestion-pricing-nyc-hearing-held-newark-ahead-sunday-start/15745696/

mountaineer:
Viral News NYC
Just insane.

@ViralNewsNYC
Congestion pricing is now fully operational.
Regular citizens will pay $9
Taxi cabs will pay .75 cents
motorcycle will pay $4.50
Ubers will pay $1.50
Large trucks will pay $21.60
Small trucks will pay $14.40
Sources state taxi and Uber lobbyists pushed for this move .
Do you think this is fair to lower and middle-class New Yorkers?
1:03 AM · Jan 5, 2025

libertybele:
Congestion pricing? Who's pocketing all the $$ made??

MeganC:
Boycott New York state and boycott New York City.

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