New York City, the first in the U.S. to impose ‘congestion pricing’… 13,000 won per day to enter downtown

Off-peak hours reduce the fee to 3,000 won,

[New York=AP/Newsis] New York City began imposing congestion tolls on the 5th (local time). This is the first time a U.S. city has implemented a vehicle congestion toll system. The photo shows traffic congestion on the Brooklyn Bridge in Manhattan, New York City, with many vehicles waiting to pass through the tollgate on the bridge. 2025.01.06.,
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, ‘[Seoul=Newsis] Reporter Myungdong Lee = New York City began imposing congestion tolls on the 5th (local time). This is the first time a U.S. city has implemented a vehicle congestion toll system.’,
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, ‘According to foreign media outlets like NBC News and the New York Times (NYT), drivers passing through the congestion reduction zone will have to pay up to $9 (about 13,000 won) per day.’,
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, ‘Most drivers must pay $9 once a day to enter the zone during peak hours. During non-peak hours, a 75% discount applies, reducing the fee to $2.25 (about 3,000 won). Peak hours are weekdays from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. and weekends from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.’,
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, ‘Small trucks and non-commuter buses will have to pay $14.40 (about 21,000 won) in congestion fees. Larger trucks and tour buses have higher fees at $21.60 (about 32,000 won).’,
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[New York=AP/Newsis] On the 4th (local time), spectacular fireworks celebrating Independence Day lit up the sky over skyscrapers in New York City, creating a beautiful night view. 2022.07.05.,
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, ‘Emergency vehicles, government vehicles, low-income drivers, school and commuter buses are exempt from the fee.’,
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, ‘The congestion reduction zone includes areas south of 60th Street in Manhattan, such as the southern part of Central Park, Midtown Manhattan, Soho, and Lower Manhattan, where landmarks like the Empire State Building and Wall Street are located.’,
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, ‘Kathy Hochul, the Democratic Governor of New York, has been advocating for the congestion toll for the past two years, but its implementation was delayed and revised due to some commuters’ and businesses’ objections.’,
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, ‘The plan aims to alleviate traffic congestion in New York and raise funds for the public transit network. However, there is opposition from individuals, including the President-elect Donald Trump and the Taxi Drivers’ Association.’,
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, ‘Local Republicans are pressuring President-elect Trump to promise to repeal the congestion tolls.’