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First US congestion pricing scheme brings dramatic drop in NY traffic
Speeds along bridges and tunnels to Manhattan are sharply up and roads are much less cloggedFinancial Times - 11h -
New York City congestion pricing brings new revenue stream to public transit
Funds, not rain, are set to flow into the city’s subways and trainsFinancial Times - 3d -
New York City's congestion pricing picks up speed
The first congestion pricing plan in the U.S. has begun, charging most drivers $9 a day to enter the lower half of Manhattan. The long-debated plan is projected to raise up to $800 million a year ...CBS News - 4d -
What Will Manhattan Congestion Pricing Do to Restaurants?
Days into the new charges, some restaurant owners say suppliers are raising prices. Others are giving customer discounts, and many fear the fallout for workers.The New York Times - 4d -
‘We’ve had two cars for 40 years’: With congestion charges, insurance and gas prices — should we sell our second car? Or will we regret it?
“I’m semi-retired working about 20 hours a month at my own business.”MarketWatch - 5d -
New Yorkers Have Little Data but Big Feelings About Congestion Pricing
Manhattan commuters are already marveling at what appears to be less traffic — and grousing about the new $9 tolls.The New York Times - 5d -
Trump Is First President to Be Sentenced as a Felon
President-elect Donald J. Trump’s New York criminal case culminated with him avoiding jail, but he is set to become the first felon to occupy the Oval Office.The New York Times - 5d -
Women’s Ashes excitement tempered by concerns over congested schedule
Australia and England will have to cram the eagerly anticipated series of three ODIs, three T20s and a four-day Test into three weeks and five cities. England’s last Women’s Ashes win was so long ...The Guardian - 5d -
The Roller-Skating Economist You Can Thank for Congestion Pricing
Charging drivers to enter Lower Manhattan vindicates the lifelong mission of a Nobel laureate who, as it happened, died behind the wheel of a car.The New York Times - 6d -
London has a congestion charge – and traffic in gridlock. We need other ways to end the obsession with cars | Jonn Elledge
The charge was seen as draconian, but new thinking is now essential. Look to the cities trying a range of bold ideas. There was a moment, during the long, strange summer of 2020, when it felt like ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
New jets help passengers avoid congestion at hub airports
Airlines launch long-haul routes using smaller but more fuel-efficient aircraftFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
What to know about New York City's new congestion pricing program
Monday marked the first weekday that thousands of drivers in New York paid congestion price fees when entering parts of Manhattan. Passenger vehicles will now pay as much as $9 to drive past 60th ...CBS News - Jan. 6 -
Controversial congestion pricing plan takes effect in NYC
Driving just got more expensive for many New York City commuters as congestion pricing was put to its first rush hour test. Supporters argue the plan cuts down on gridlock and greenhouse gas ...CBS News - Jan. 6 -
With N.Y.C. Congestion Pricing, Drivers Face a New Weekday Reality
The first Monday commute under New York City’s new tolling plan went smoothly, but officials are still assessing how the program is affecting traffic patterns.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
How Congestion Pricing Will Affect Small Businesses
New York City’s controversial new toll could hurt small businesses by making deliveries more expensive—or help them by reducing traffic jams.Inc. - Jan. 6 -
Congestion pricing begins in New York City
New York City's first-in-the-nation congestion pricing plan has gone into effect. CBS News reporter Elijah Westbrook has more.CBS News - Jan. 6 -
How Scammers Could Cheat NYC’s Congestion Pricing Tolls
Drivers who obscure their plates or otherwise circumvent paying tolls already cost the city’s mass transit system millions of dollars.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
London is Europe’s most congested city, with drivers sat in traffic an average 101 hours last year
The capital beats Paris and Dublin, in second and third place, as traffic congestion gets consistently worse. Much like its gridlocked traffic, London’s position as the most congested city in ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
New York first US city to have congestion charge
The scheme has faced resistance, including from President-elect Donald Trump.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
Driving into Manhattan? That’ll Cost You as Congestion Begins
Congestion pricing is intended to reduce traffic gridlock and fix New York’s public transit infrastructure.Inc. - Jan. 5 -
Hailing a Taxi or Uber Will Be More Expensive Under NYC Congestion Pricing Program
Transportation officials want to reduce the number of taxis, Ubers and Lyfts that idle in heavy traffic. To do that, they will charge riders new fees.The New York Times - Jan. 5 -
New York becomes first US city to introduce congestion charging
Plan to ease traffic faced years of challenges and opponents want incoming Trump administration to block itFinancial Times - Jan. 5 -
NYC becomes 1st city in US with congestion charge
New York City has officially become the first city in the country to implement a congestion charge for any vehicle entering the middle of Manhattan. The tax has been in effect for decades in other ...NBC News - Jan. 5 -
Congestion pricing is a New York idea.
A Columbia University economist, William Vickrey, proposed charging varying tolls for roads and subways in the 1950s.The New York Times - Jan. 5 -
Congestion Pricing Has Begun in New York City. Here’s How It Works.
The tolling program, the first of its kind in the nation, will charge most drivers who enter Manhattan south of 60th Street during peak hours a $9 fee.The New York Times - Jan. 5 -
New York becomes the first U.S. city with a congestion charge despite opposition
Motorists entering Manhattan’s busiest neighborhoods will now have to pay up to $9 in congestion charges, as New York City’s first-in-the-nation Congestion Relief Zone officially launched Sunday.NBC News - Jan. 5 -
Congestion Pricing Shows the Future of the Democratic Party
A model for how to deliver for voters without getting stuck in a traffic jam — political or otherwise.The New York Times - Jan. 5 -
Congestion pricing in NYC starts after years of turmoil
The countdown to congestion pricing in New York City is over. Drivers now must pay a toll to enter Manhattan south of 60th Street.CBS News - Jan. 5 -
New York City set to implement controversial plan to reduce traffic with congestion pricing
Beginning Sunday, New York City will implement a first-in-the-nation congestion pricing plan designed to reduce traffic and pay for transit improvements. Ali Bauman has more details.CBS News - Jan. 4 -
N.Y.C. Congestion Pricing Begins on Sunday
After twists and turns, a contentious plan meant to reduce traffic and pay for transit improvements is scheduled to take effect at midnight Sunday.The New York Times - Jan. 4 -
Judge Rejects New Jersey’s Bid to Halt Congestion Pricing
Starting Sunday, most drivers who enter Manhattan south of 60th Street during peak travel times will be charged a $9 fee.The New York Times - Jan. 4 -
Mike Johnson clinches Speakership in stunning first ballot
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) was reelected to the top post in the House in a stunning floor vote on the opening day of Congress on Friday, securing the gavel on the first ballot. But the vote did ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Here’s what Congress’s first day will look like
The 119th Congress kicks off Friday as lawmakers return to Washington with a long January to-do list and a packed first day. Confirmation hearings for President-elect Trump’s Cabinet nominees are ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Tesla sales declined for first time in a decade
Tesla sales for 2024 declined for the first time in 10 years despite enticing financing offers and low-priced leases. CBS MoneyWarch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more on the alarming trend. ...CBS News - Jan. 2 -
Tesla reports first annual decline in deliveries
Elon Musk's Tesla, which saw its stock surge after Trump's election, reported its first-ever annual decline in deliveries.NBC News - Jan. 2 -
Tesla's annual sales drop for the first time in a decade
Tesla's increase in global sales in the fourth quarter was not enough to overcome a sluggish first half of the year.CBS News - Jan. 2 -
Aurora shines across the UK in first display of 2025
The Northern Lights were visible across many parts of the UK on Wednesday eveningBBC News - Jan. 2 -
Transforming the Moon Into Humanity’s First Space Hub
The small step back to Earth’s satellite will provide a giant leap for exploring our solar system.Wired - Jan. 2 -
Blue plaque marks first football 'away' match
A blue plaque is unveiled marking the first football 'away' game between Sheffield FC and NottinghamshireBBC News - Jan. 2 -
New Jersey Asks Judge to Delay Congestion Pricing Plan
The state had sued to stop New York’s plan to charge motorists entering Manhattan’s busiest roadways. Late Tuesday night, lawyers requested a temporary restraining order.The New York Times - Jan. 1