New York's congestion pricing has led to 1 million total fewer vehicles entering the busiest part of Manhattan and cut commuting times since the program began on Jan. 5, a transit agency said on Wednesday.

Drive times into Manhattan have dropped dramatically since the institution of New York’s congestion tolling program, according to data released Wednesday by the MTA — with the most significant improvements at the Holland Tunnel.

New York's congestion pricing program has significantly reduced vehicle entry into Manhattan, improved commuting times, and increased subway ridership since its start in January 2024. The policy charges vehicles entering the central business district,

Congestion pricing has been decades in the making, a drama featuring lawsuits, outrage, and even a weird last-minute temporary cancellation by the governor earlier this year. Republican politicians and right-wing media have plainly been staking their futures on the opposition,

TransLink is facing a $600 million operating deficit by 2026. Previous reports suggest mobility pricing could generate up to $1.6 billion for the transit agency.

New York City officials say a new congestion pricing plan has led to a significant decline of vehicles entering the city and fewer traffic accidents. Will it prompt other cities to adopt similar plans?