New York to become 1st North American city to charge drivers congestion tolls
New York is on track to become the first U.S. city with congestion tolls on drivers entering its central business district after transit officials approved a $15 US fee for most motorists headed to the busiest part of Manhattan.
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New York is on track to become the first U.S. city with congestion tolls on drivers entering its central business district after transit officials approved a $15 US fee for most motorists headed to the busiest part of Manhattan.