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Gregory WALTON

INSANE: New york to revive driver congestion charge plan | Rare Historical Photos

The scheme, which had initially been due to come into force on June 30 at the $15 level, faced legal challenges (Credit: AFP)

New York said Thursday it will revive a controversial scheme to charge drivers entering parts of the city, a first in the United States, putting local authorities on a collision course with President-elect Donald Trump.

"Under this plan, the (transport authority) will implement a congestion pricing plan with a reduced daytime toll of $9 beginning in January," said New York governor Kathy Hochul, announcing the revival of the plan that she put on pause in June, reduced from the originally planned $15 base level.

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