The first congestion charge scheme for vehicles in the US is being introduced in New York City on Sunday.
Car drivers will pay up to $9 (£7) a day, with varying rates for other vehicles.
The congestion zone covers an area south of central park, taking in well known sites such as the Empire State Building, Times Square and the financial district around Wall Street
The scheme aims to ease New York’s notorious traffic problems and raise billions for the public transport network, but has faced resistance, including from famous New Yorker and President-elect Donald Trump.