NYC's congestion pricing plan has reduced traffic by 7.5%, with 43,000 fewer cars daily in its first week.

New York City's congestion pricing plan, which charges drivers $9 to enter Manhattan's core during peak hours, has resulted in a 7.5% drop in traffic in its first week. This translates to about 43,000 fewer cars daily, with 273,000 fewer entering the central business district, according to transit officials. The initiative aims to reduce congestion and improve air quality, and early results indicate it is having a positive impact.

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