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

Manhattan commuters are already marveling at what appears to be less traffic — and grousing about the new $9 tolls.

Monday marked the first weekday that thousands of drivers in New York paid congestion price fees when entering parts of Manhattan. Passenger vehicles will now pay as much as $9 to drive past 60th Street during peak hours.

New York City, a bustling metropolis with eight million people all trying to get somewhere, has now put a price on cars entering part of Manhattan, the first of its kind in North America. Could Toronto,

The program had defied many obstacles over the course of decades. It debuted over the weekend on what seemed to be a successful first day.

New York City's congestion pricing went into effect in the center of Manhattan on Sunday, one day after a federal judge rejected a request from New Jersey officials to halt the program.

Congestion pricing is in effect in New York City. Political leaders in New Jersey are looking into what they might be able to do next against the program, as it got underway. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan and Natalie Duddridge have team coverage.

I spent nearly 50 years benefitting from the phenomenon of transportation supply creating its own demand. The more lanes we built, the more work there was for us to do. Now I spend most days thinking about how to manage demand. With good intentions, we left a few messes for others to fix.

Here’s how congestion pricing affects visitors coming to the Big Apple. If you’re planning to use Uber, Lyft, or other rideshare services, you’ll be charged an additional $1.50 per trip if you enter Manhattan’s Central Business District. The cost of the toll falls on the passenger, not the driver.

The NYPD is stationing officers at Central Business District entry points with patrol cars looking for illegal or obstructed license plates.

For drivers, the $9 congestion pricing fee isn't the only expense that may be waiting as you enter the Central Business District. CBS News New York's Doug Williams tells us what you need to know to avoid getting a ticket,