Manhattan 'Congestion Pricing' Starts Today
https://www.zerohedge.com/economics/new-york-congestion-pricing-starts-sundayCity officials implemented the plan, which will of course disproportionately affect low-income New Yorkers, to fund highly ambitious upgrades to the city's aging transit systems. That said, those who make under $50,000 per year can take advantage of discounted pricing after their 10th commute in a given month.
How generous.
While the standard fare will be set at $9, the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) has provided a detailed plan with pricing levels that vary based on vehicle type and time of entry. Between 9pm and 5am on weekdays and 9pm - 9am on weekends, that $9 fare drops to $2.25 for drivers of cars, SUVs, small vans and pickups - while small trucks and buses will pay $14.40 during peak hours, and $2.25 during non-peak hours.
Motorcycles will pay $4.50 during peak hours and $1.04 during non-peak times.
The fee applies to ridesharing vehicles such as Ubers as well.
Congestion pricing in Manhattan. That will not work. London has congestion pricing and has the worst traffic in Europe.
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