Honking Complaints Plunge 69% Inside Congestion Pricing Zone

Honking-mad motorists are laying off the horn in the core of Manhattan since the January launch of congestion pricing, data reveals — with New Yorkers’ beefs about blaring horns plummeting nearly 70% from the same time last year.

An analysis by THE CITY of available 311 data from ZIP codes south of 60th Street reflects a vast quality-of-life gain from the vehicle-tolling program that President Donald Trump wants to terminate by March 21.

“Before, it was too much, there was honking of horns without reason,” said Syed Ali, 49, who works daily inside a halal food cart at Park Avenue South and East 32nd Street. “Now, it’s better for everybody.”…

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