Congestion pricing plan opposed by Trump returns with new reduced tolls

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is reviving New York City’s congestion pricing with a new plan that lowers the cost to vehicles traveling through Manhattan below 60th Street.

New York to Revive Congestion Pricing With $9 Toll

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New York City revives congestion pricing plan to end gridlock

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