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New York City's congestion pricing picks up speed

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Since last Sunday , cars crossing into the lower half of Manhattan are charged nine dollars .

New York based its plan on London 's congestion pricing, which rolled out in 2003 .

Opponents in New York say this is just a cash grab another tax that will hurt mainly working people.

Singapore began congestion pricing in 1975 , and Stockholm in 2006 .

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English

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