[Racing0461]

Just like how lottery is supposed to increase funding for schools but the amount thay got brought in due to lottery was then subtracted from other sources so it was a wash.

I'm assuming this is going to be the same thing unless it's earmarked for public transportation by law instead of going into a general fund. Just like gas tax and car tabs in other states that goes to "fixing the roads by people that use it the most".

[Freak_NL]

Congestion charges are not primarily about money. The desired effect is discouraging people from driving there. The income is a nice side effect, but not the goal.

[Ekaros]

If it was about discouraging why not total ban of all non-emergency vehicles? Or maybe allow busses and trucks, but absolutely nothing else? That would solve problem much more effectively.

Or maybe first come first serve system. If too many vehicles are inside border new ones have to wait until one leaves?

[Freak_NL]

Probably because congestion charges are a proven system. You would have to ask the city of New York for their exact reasoning of course.

[nojito]

It goes directly to the MTA.