Controversy Surrounds NYC's Congestion Pricing Plan for Commuters.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has finalized a plan to give discounts to low-income drivers and reduce overnight tolls as part of its congestion pricing program, which would be the first of its kind in the US. The program aims to reduce traffic by charging drivers to enter the busiest parts of Manhattan. The MTA's report has been tentatively approved by the Federal Highway Administration, and the program could begin as soon as spring 2024. The money raised through congestion pricing would be used for infrastructure upgrades, and the program is expected to generate $1 billion annually.