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New York becomes first US city with congestion charge

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Drivers will be charged $ 9 once per day to enter the congestion zone at peak hours .

Small trucks and non-commuter buses will pay $ 14.40 to enter Manhattan at peak times.

The charge has been met with plenty of opposition, including from taxi drivers' associations.

Donald Trump has vowed to kill the scheme when he returns to office this month .

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