The introduction of a $9 congestion fee has resulted in faster speeds on some of the city’s famously snarled streets and fewer commuters on the bridges and tunnels. “The traffic is absolutely less, even during rush hour,

New York City's introduction of a congestion pricing fee has led to a 7.5% reduction in car traffic entering Manhattan's central business district. By implementing a $9 charge on passenger vehicles, the streets are reportedly safer,

The scheme aims to ease New York's notorious traffic problems and raise billions for the public transport network. Most drivers are charged $9 once per day to enter the congestion zone at peak hours, and $2.25 at other times.