Manhattan's $9 Toll to Nowhere: The Dystopian Taxation Scheme Begins

The Official Story: Taxation Disguised as Progress

Starting January 6th, if you drive below 60th Street in Manhattan during peak hours, you’ll cough up $9—more for larger vehicles, less at night. Uber? Lyft? Yep, they’re in on the shakedown too. And come 2028, the price tag goes even higher. This isn’t congestion pricing; it’s dystopian social engineering.

The pitch is slick:

• Reduce traffic.
• Improve air quality.
• Fund upgrades to the city’s crumbling transit system.

But scratch beneath the surface, and it reeks of exploitation. Sure, those earning under $50K get a “discount” after ten trips a month. Generous, right? Except most of these workers have no choice but to drive—they’re the ones who can’t afford to live in Manhattan’s luxury towers or rely on a train system that breaks down more often than it runs.

The Hidden Agenda: Bailouts and Bonds

The real reason for this toll? Bonds and bureaucracy. New York’s MTA needs $15 billion to fund its projects, including a feeble attempt to make subways ADA-compliant with 23 elevators. That’s it—23. And yet, the agency is buried under $50 billion in debt because it’s been hemorrhaging cash for decades.

Instead of cleaning house, Governor Hochul and her cronies decided it was easier to bleed commuters dry. The MTA board approved the policy with barely a whisper of dissent, signaling just how out of touch these so-called leaders are.

Congestion Pricing: A Global Disaster in the Making

London tried this scheme, and it’s been a trainwreck. Traffic there didn’t ease up, and emissions didn’t drop. What did increase? Government coffers and public frustration. Why would Manhattan be any different? The roads will still be clogged, but now commuters will pay extra for the same misery.

What They Don’t Want You to Ask

1. Where’s the Money Going?
   The MTA’s debt has quadrupled in 20 years, largely due to contractor fraud and mismanagement. They want you to believe this $9 toll will fix things, but history says otherwise.
2. Why Target Drivers?
   Car owners are easy prey. They can’t avoid toll readers, and their routes are predictable. This is a surveillance dream, dressed up as urban policy.
3. What’s Next?
   If they can tax you $9 for driving into a city, what stops them from expanding it statewide—or nationwide? Digital currencies like FedNow could make these tolls automatic, unchallengeable, and enforced with a click.

The Call to Action

This is about more than a toll. It’s about government overreach, reckless spending, and the loss of freedom. If you don’t push back now, you’ll soon be paying $9 for everything from grocery store parking lots to crossing your own driveway.

Want to fight back? Start with Bill Brocius’ Seven Steps to Protect Yourself from Bank Failure. It’s a must-read for anyone ready to take control of their finances and stop feeding this monstrous system. Download it now before the toll hits your wallet even harder.

The war on your autonomy is here. Manhattan’s $9 toll is just the beginning. Fight back, stay vigilant, and never trust the ones telling you it’s for your own good.