Expect to pay more to drive into Manhattan, as congestion pricing has officially been implemented in New York City.
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00:00Expect to pay more to drive into Manhattan, as congestion pricing has officially been implemented in New York City.
00:08The measure charges many drivers $9 just to enter Manhattan during peak hours, aiming to alleviate the city's severe traffic issues.
00:18Advocates believe this first-of-its-kind charge in the U.S. will reduce traffic concession, enhance air quality and generate $15 billion for transit system upgrades.
00:28But not everyone is on board. Thousands of residents of both New York and New Jersey saying they simply can't afford the costs.
00:36Many small businesses are concerned it will impact their numbers as well.
00:41Several other large U.S. cities are watching the results to see if they could also implement a similar policy.