Traffic into Manhattan drops 7.5% in first week of new toll

NEW YORK CITY, New York: A new toll for drivers entering the heart of Manhattan has reduced traffic on the city's crowded streets during its first week, according to early data from the state's transit authority.

Called "congestion pricing," the program, which started on January 5, charges most cars US$9 to enter below Central Park during busy hours, with higher fees for trucks. Since its launch, traffic in the