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Changes since congestion pricing started in New York

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437 points Vinnl | 1 comments | 13 May 25 10:43 UTC | HN request time: 0.208s | source
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philipallstar ◴[14 May 25 14:36 UTC] No.43985073[source]▶
The increased speeds are excellent for those who can afford the toll. This is a universal benefit of toll roads for those people.
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digbybk ◴[14 May 25 15:14 UTC] No.43985546[source]▶
Also excellent for those public transport riders who can't afford car ownership.
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efavdb ◴[15 May 25 01:54 UTC] No.43991106[source]▶
For completeness, might as well add not excellent for those who have a car, find driving more convenient, but can’t afford the toll.
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1. atkailash ◴[15 May 25 03:30 UTC] No.43991564[source]▶
Oh well then. Either spend less on the train (also saving money on gas and maintenance) or stay in suburbia. We pay a premium to live in the city, much more than the $9 so I’m not gonna shed any tears that it’s not much less convenient for someone to not drive

Driving is almost always more convenient on many levels, so it’s not really the best argument start from “it’s just easier”