New York pauses Manhattan congestion pricing plan

NEW YORK, June 5 (Xinhua) -- In a surprising move, New York Governor Kathy Hochul on Wednesday announced a halt to the highly controversial Manhattan congestion pricing plan.

The decision, which comes as New York gears up for the 2024 elections, has ignited discussions about the political and economic implications of the tolling program.

Hochul stated that she postponed the implementation of the congestio