New York City's new congestion pricing program, which charges drivers entering Manhattan's central business district, has shown early signs of success, with preliminary data indicating a significant reduction in traffic. The program, launched on January 5th, 2025, has seen a 7.5% drop in overall traffic, or roughly 43,000 fewer cars per day, compared to the same period last year.
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