"NYC's MTA Board Approves Congestion Pricing for Manhattan"

The MTA has approved a congestion pricing tolling plan for New York City, making it the first city in the country to do so. The plan includes a $15 toll for passenger cars driving into the heart of Manhattan, with exemptions for certain vehicles and discounts for low-income drivers. The goal is to reduce traffic, raise funds for mass transit improvements, and make more stations ADA accessible. However, lawsuits in federal courts in New York and New Jersey could delay implementation, and some critics view the plan as a cash grab by the MTA.