New York’s new toll for drivers entering the center of Manhattan began on Sunday, meaning many people will pay $9 to access the busiest part of the Big Apple during peak hours.

WASHINGTON: New York City drivers on Monday had to pay US$9 to enter Manhattan under the first such congestion fee in the US, which seeks to raise billions for mass transit and reduce traffic jams. Th

Starting just after midnight on Sunday, drivers began paying a new fee to enter the heart of Manhattan. The toll is part of New York City’s plan to reduce some of the world’s heaviest traffic while raising billions of dollars to pay for improvements to mass transit.