NYC Approves Congestion Pricing to Fund Public Transit, Charging Fees on Cars and Trucks in Manhattan

• New York Times writer praises NYC's plan to raise prices on cars and trucks in Manhattan, calling it a "victory" for public transit riders • Under the "congestion pricing" plan, drivers will be charged extra fees to enter busiest parts of Manhattan below 61st Street • Fees expected to be $15 for cars, $24-$26 for trucks; taxis and rideshares will pass on $1.25-$2.40 surcharges to riders • Expected to generate $1 billion per year for public transit improvements • Could start as early as June 2023 after approval by Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA)