"NYC Drivers Up in Arms Over $15 Manhattan Congestion Toll"

New York City drivers express frustration over the approved congestion pricing tolls, set to take effect in June, which will charge a $15 base toll to enter Manhattan below 60th Street. While the MTA aims to reduce traffic and improve air quality by pushing commuters onto mass transit, some residents and cabdrivers criticize the tolls as an additional financial burden. However, the MTA has made concessions for low-income drivers, and some drivers see the potential benefits of reduced congestion in Manhattan.