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Scammers Exploit Ghost Cars to Evade NYC's New Congestion Pricing Tolls

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Scammers Exploit Ghost Cars to Evade NYC's New Congestion Pricing Tolls

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  • Each year, scofflaw drivers in New York City evade toll payments, severely impacting the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's budget.
  • New congestion pricing tolls for Manhattan's busiest areas are expected to generate $500 million annually, but many are seeking ways to evade these fees.
  • Many divers resort to tactics like forging or obscuring license plates to escape toll readers and traffic cameras.
  • Despite crackdowns, police have seized over 20,000 ghost cars in three years, with significant efforts continuing into 2024.
  • Police also link ghost cars to violent crimes, exacerbating concerns about their presence on city streets.

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