What Exactly is Congestion Pricing?
Congestion pricing is essentially another tax that people have to pay just for using a particular service or area. Since New York City is a very densely populated area, this congestion would essentially mean that person that uses a particular service, is going to have to pay a fee for using it.
In other words, it can be considered a sort of ‘subscription’ in a sense. There are millions of people that are extremely unhappy with this particular ruling, and want it to be changed immediately.
New York Congestion Pricing Given A Green Light
The MTA (Metropolitan Transportation Authority) has approved this congestion pricing plan that they have in place. “The prospect of congestion pricing coming to New York City just got a lot more real, as the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) board overwhelmingly voted to approve the measure it says will contribute millions of dollars for the city’s aging transit system — and cut down on traffic — by charging drivers to enter a large swath of Manhattan,” according to NBC New York.
Therefore, it is assumed that all the people of New York are extremely unhappy with this decision, as they are now going to be taxed to get to work, or get to places they need to be.
What Was The Reason For This Change?
Political leaders argue that they worry about the economic state of the world. This is an effort to cut down on harmful gases that are released by cars as well.
As some argue this is something that is needed to preserve humankind, many are completely upset by this decision. They argue that this does not take into consideration other bills people have to pay for, such as gas, lighting and more. This adds on yet another bill for them to worry about.
There are many different ways this can be seen, but many agree that this may be the downfall of New York.
Written by David Loran Jr
Sources:
NBC New York News: MTA board approves NYC congestion pricing plan: What to know about tolls, exemptions and more
Yahoo! News: MTA board approves NYC congestion pricing plan
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