New York's congestion pricing has led to 1 million total fewer vehicles entering the busiest part of Manhattan and cut commuting times since the program began on Jan. 5, a transit agency said on Wednesday.

Drive times into Manhattan have dropped dramatically since the institution of New York’s congestion tolling program, according to data released Wednesday by the MTA — with the most

New York's congestion pricing initiative has reduced the number of vehicles entering Manhattan by 1 million and decreased commuting times significantly since its inception. Subway ridership has surged,

The congestion pricing plan for New York City remains controversial, but for people who actually need to commute into the city, early signs show it may be working out.

The MTA previously reported that the new fees, which launched on Jan. 5, led to 7% fewer vehicles entering the tolling zone south of 60th Street during the first several days they were in effect, compared to a similar period last year.