With the tolls now in effect, here's what drivers need to know about the price. How much does congestion pricing cost for cars? For most drivers, it costs $9 to enter Manhattan's

The program had defied many obstacles over the course of decades. It debuted over the weekend on what seemed to be a successful first day.

Monday marked the first weekday that thousands of drivers in New York paid congestion price fees when entering parts of Manhattan. Passenger vehicles will now pay as much as $9 to drive past 60th Street during peak hours.

Explore NYC's congestion pricing initiative aimed at reducing traffic congestion and enhancing urban air quality for a greener city.

I spent nearly 50 years benefitting from the phenomenon of transportation supply creating its own demand. The more lanes we built, the more work there was for us to do. Now I spend most days thinking about how to manage demand. With good intentions, we left a few messes for others to fix.

Here’s how congestion pricing affects visitors coming to the Big Apple. If you’re planning to use Uber, Lyft, or other rideshare services, you’ll be charged an additional $1.50 per trip if you enter Manhattan’s Central Business District. The cost of the toll falls on the passenger, not the driver.

New York City’s long-awaited congestion pricing plan began on a freezing night over the weekend when few drivers were on the road and transit workers could turn on tolling equipment at a relaxed pace.

New York City's new congestion pricing toll for drivers entering the center of Manhattan began on Sunday (January 5). Drivers will now pay $9 to access the busiest part of the city during peak hours.