Under the plan, taxis will only be charged once a day to enter Manhattan's busiest commercial districts.
Supporters of congestion pricing say it will help create safter streets and improve air quality while funding better transit.The MTA unveiled the details of New York City's congestion pricing plan and supporters say it will mean less traffic, safer streets, cleaner air and better transit.
The MTA plans a discount of at least 50% in tolls on vehicles driving in the zone between midnight and 4 a.m., specifically to encourage trucks to make deliveries during the overnight hours. The Federal Highway Administration last week tentatively approved the MTA's congestion pricing plan, triggering a 30-day public review. Final federal approval would follow.
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