Nearly four months into NYC's congestion pricing scheme, Manhattan restaurants report a largely positive impact on their businesses. While many owners were initially concerned about how the tolls would affect traffic and patronage, establishments like Maggie's Place and Essex have seen little to no adverse effects. Business owners draw parallels with past regulations, such as the smoking ban, suggesting that consumers adapt over time. Though some delivery-related costs have risen, they are not significant enough to deter business, reflecting a broader adjustment by the dining sector to changes in the urban landscape.
Congestion pricing, according to the MTA, has been designed to help improve air quality and traffic flow and increase ridership on public transportation.
He added that it is important to try new things to solve problems. It might need to be tweaked, but we have to try new things.
It's like when they did away with smoking in restaurants, we thought it was going to be a big deal and then everyone just forgot it was there.
Perlman admits he has had to pay congestion pricing charges from delivery companies for his restaurant's goods, but the charges are not significant enough to hurt his business.
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