New York City Starts Charging Drivers.
New York City has a new rule that requires some people to pay money to drive in the city. This is called a congestion charge.
People who drive cars will pay up to $9 a day. The amount varies for different vehicles; trucks and buses pay more.
The rule covers a busy part of the city, including famous places like Times Square and Wall Street.
Leaders want the rule to help with traffic and use the money to improve public transit. But not everyone likes the new rule.
Some people complained about the rule before, so leaders waited and made changes. Most car drivers will pay $9 to enter the area when it is very busy, but they will pay less at other times.
The new president, Donald Trump, is from New York and does not like the rule. He said he would stop it when he starts his job soon.
Other leaders asked Trump for help, too. They don't want the rule to happen.
New Jersey officials tried to block the rule in court. They said it would hurt the environment in their state. But a judge said no.
New York City has some of the worst traffic in the world. Cars move very slowly there. The new rule started on Sunday.
New York City has a new rule that requires some people to pay money to drive in the city. This is called a congestion charge.
People who drive cars will pay up to $9 a day. The amount varies for different vehicles; trucks and buses pay more.
The rule covers a busy part of the city, including famous places like Times Square and Wall Street.
Leaders want the rule to help with traffic and use the money to improve public transit. But not everyone likes the new rule.
Some people complained about the rule before, so leaders waited and made changes. Most car drivers will pay $9 to enter the area when it is very busy, but they will pay less at other times.
The new president, Donald Trump, is from New York and does not like the rule. He said he would stop it when he starts his job soon.
Other leaders asked Trump for help, too. They don't want the rule to happen.
New Jersey officials tried to block the rule in court. They said it would hurt the environment in their state. But a judge said no.
New York City has some of the worst traffic in the world. Cars move very slowly there. The new rule started on Sunday.
