The base toll would be $15 for passenger cars.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority on Wednesday approved a new $15 toll for passenger cars driving into the heart of Manhattan, making New York City the first city in the nation to approve congestion pricing.
"This program will reduce traffic in Manhattan's central business district, reduce pollution, and provide critical funding for transit improvements," the MTA said in a"We're ready for the next steps, and expect to implement the program soon," the MTA's post added.Despite the approval, there are several pending lawsuits in New York and New Jersey that could complicate the plan's implementation. New Jersey Gov.
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