New York will start charging drivers to enter Manhattan

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The MTA has approved congestion prices for Manhattan. Note that we are talking about the area below 61st Street. Starting in mid-June, car drivers will pay $15 to get into downtown Manhattan. The entry fee for drivers of small and large trucks will be $24 and $36, respectively. Motorcyclists will pay $7,50. Taxi fares will not apply, but drivers will be charged an additional $1,25 per trip. For Uber and Lyft drivers, this fee will be $2,50 per trip. Drivers earning less than $50 per year may qualify for a 000% discount. Tariffs will be valid from 50 am to 5 pm on weekdays, and from 9 am to 9 pm on weekends.

The plan is expected to reduce the number of vehicles in the area by 17%, which will ease traffic on the roads.

Author: Maria Gusakova