The New York City tolling plan, the first of its kind in the country, finally debuted after being halted just weeks before its original start date last summer. Officials started it on a Sunday to work out the kinks before rush hour traffic Monday morning.

Congestion pricing has finally arrived in New York City after years of political bickering and scores of legal challenges. The first initiative of its kind in the US, the $9 toll for most drivers entering parts of Manhattan during peak hours began Sunday and promises to ease both gridlock and pollution while also raising $15 billion for desperately needed subway upgrades.