New York's congestion pricing has led to 1 million total fewer vehicles entering the busiest part of Manhattan and cut commuting times since the program began on Jan. 5, a transit agency said on Wednesday.

Travel times are down for drivers around New York City since the start of congestion pricing, according to new data from the MTA.

Drive times into Manhattan have dropped dramatically since the institution of New York’s congestion tolling program, according to data released Wednesday by the MTA — with the most significant improvements at the Holland Tunnel.

TransLink is facing a $600 million operating deficit by 2026. Previous reports suggest mobility pricing could generate up to $1.6 billion for the transit agency.

The congestion pricing plan for New York City remains controversial, but for people who actually need to commute into the city, early signs show it may be working out.

Many commuters continue to oppose the new tolling program in New York City even as some drivers and bus riders are spending less time trapped in traffic.

Congestion pricing has been decades in the making, a drama featuring lawsuits, outrage, and even a weird last-minute temporary cancellation by the governor earlier this year. Republican politicians and right-wing media have plainly been staking their futures on the opposition,

New York City officials say a new congestion pricing plan has led to a significant decline of vehicles entering the city and fewer traffic accidents. Will it prompt other cities to adopt similar plans?