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Changes since congestion pricing started in New York

(www.nytimes.com)
437 points Vinnl | 1 comments | 13 May 25 10:43 UTC | HN request time: 0s | 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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misja111 ◴[15 May 25 13:32 UTC] No.43994900[source]▶
Yet, the article states > Public Opinion: Not great (but improving)

So most people aren't happy (yet). Why is that?

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1. Ajedi32 ◴[15 May 25 13:46 UTC] No.43995051[source]▶
Free stuff from the government is almost always very popular regardless of how bad of an idea it is. Free roads are no different.