New York City’s controversial congestion toll came into effect Sunday at midnight, taxing Midtown Manhattan drivers as much as $9 to make their way around the busiest part of the city. The congestion pricing system will charge drivers entering Manhattan below 60th street $9 during the peak hours of 5 a.

New York’s new toll for drivers entering the center of Manhattan began on Sunday, meaning many people will pay $9 to access the busiest part of the Big Apple during peak hours.