The tax, $9 for most motorists entering congestion zones during peak hours, is modeled after similar levies in major European cities. The taxes themselves will go toward repairing New York City’s subway system, and New York officials hope the program will reduce rush hour traffic for commuters by funneling some motorists toward public transportation options.
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The New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which is overseeing the program, implemented the new tolls on Sunday morning for a test run ahead of Monday morning rush hour. Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY) delayed the program’s originally scheduled launch this past summer, citing economic concerns for New Yorkers, though critics said she did it due to political pressure
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