The toll, known as congestion pricing, is meant to reduce traffic gridlock while also raising money to help fix New York's ailing public transit infrastructure.

With the tolls now in effect, here's what drivers need to know about the price. How much does congestion pricing cost for cars? For most drivers, it costs $9 to enter Manhattan's

But if you’re visiting New York City as a tourist, do you also need to pay up? Will your rideshare from the airport be more expensive? Here’s how congestion pricing affects visitors coming to the Big Apple.