New York to become first US city to have congestion charge

New York City will implement the U.S.’s first congestion charge on January 5, aiming to reduce traffic, cut pollution, and fund public transit.

Governor Kathy Hochul announced reduced fees compared to earlier proposals: $9 for cars, $14.40 for small trucks, and $21.60 for larger vehicles entering Manhattan below 60th Street.

The plan, paused earlier due to opposition, now faces criticism from incoming President Donald Trump and local Republicans, who call it a “cash grab,” the BBC has reported.

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