NYC's Congestion Pricing Plan Faces Mixed Reactions at Final Hearings

As New York City prepares to implement the nation's first congestion pricing program, public hearings reveal deep divisions over its impact.

New York City's congestion pricing plan, expected to launch this spring, has sparked widespread debate during final public hearings.
Critics argue the plan will disproportionately affect taxi drivers, commuters from areas with limited transit, and increase traffic in certain neighborhoods.
Supporters believe congestion pricing will reduce traffic, improve air quality, and generate funds for public transportation improvements.
New Jersey Governor Philip D. Murphy and other opponents describe the plan as a financial burden and a mismanagement cover-up.
The plan aims to charge most drivers a $15 toll for entering Manhattan below 60th Street, with exemptions and adjustments for taxis and ride-shares.