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I find it hard to believe that a congestion charge is going to disproportionately affect the poor, especially in Manhattan. The majority of New Yorkers — and a
by thescriptkiddie 9y ago
I find it hard to believe that a congestion charge is going to disproportionately affect the poor, especially in Manhattan.
The majority of New Yorkers — and a supermajority of Manhattanites — do not own a car. Those who do own cars have incomes nearly twice as high as those who don't. Only 5.8% of commuters to Manhattan arrive by single-occupancy vehicle.
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