Motorists would have to shell out $11.52 to drive into the busiest parts of Manhattan under a new proposal floated by Gov. Andrew Cuomo to ease traffic congestion and raise vital funds for mass transit.
Trucks would pay even more — $25.34 — while taxi cabs, Uber rides and for-hire vehicles would be charged between $2 and $5 per ride. The pricing zone would cover Manhattan south of 60th Street.
Doesn't there have to be some kind of vote on this, or can the city of New York actually impose a "fuck you, we need money" tax? Also, why the hell are taxis and Uber drivers (mostly) exempt? Cabs don't do anything to eliminate congestion and I expect the popularity of Uber makes it worse, since people who would have been taking the bus or subway can now afford the luxury of summoning their own chariot.
Maybe just make the rich pay their fair share of taxes and you won't need to be shaking down drivers for "vital funds."