New York Governor Kathy Hocul announced that a $9 entry fee will be introduced in Manhattan starting January 5 next year. This was reported by Reuters, according to UNN.
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This fee will replace the previously proposed tariff of $15, which was considered too high for city residents. However, by 2028, the fee will increase to $12.
According to Governor Hokul, the funds will be used to finance transportation projects and support mass transit, including $15 billion to improve subways and buses.
Donald Trump has already expressed his dissatisfaction with the innovations, calling them “bad for business” and “putting New York at a disadvantage.” In addition, some New Jersey Democrats also oppose the fee and promise to fight it.
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In 2019, state lawmakers approved a plan to fund public transportation improvements using toll roads to manage traffic in New York City, the most congested of all American cities. According to New York City, more than 900,000 vehicles enter Manhattan's central business district every day, pushing traffic speeds down to an average of 7 miles (11 km) per hour.