Jan 8, 2025

How NYC’s congestion pricing could affect deliveries

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If tolls reduce congestion, it could make deliveries quicker and more cost-efficient, although daytime deliveries would still get pricier.

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New York City's congestion pricing will add costs for businesses, but there are workarounds

by Kristin Schwab

Jan 8, 2025

Companies could make their packaging more efficient and remap routes. Or expand cargo bike delivery programs, or schedule deliveries during the late night and early morning hours when congestion pricing is less expensive.

Congestion pricing means that commercial trucks entering Manhattan below 60th Street are being charged between $3.60 and $21.60 per trip.

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Insurance hurdles in LA as wildfires rage

by Nova Safo

Fires touching residential neighborhoods in multiple parts of Los Angeles County have forced tens of thousands of people to evacuate their homes. Scores of structures have burned at a fragile time for the California home insurance market.

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Americans traveling to the U.K. will now need to pay for a new digital document

by David Brancaccio , Leanna Byrne and Erika Soderstrom

Jan 8, 2025

Americans heading to the United Kingdom will need an Electronic Travel Authorization, or ETA, starting Jan. 8.

U.S. citizens will now have to apply for a digital travel document and pay a fee before entering the United Kingdom.

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David Brancaccio Host

Leanna Byrne Host, BBC

Kelly Silvera Executive Producer

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Ariana Rosas Producer

Nic Perez Director/Producer

Dylan Miettinen Digital Producer

John Bruington Media Producer

Jesson Duller Media Producer

Brian Allison Technical Director

James Graham Producer, BBC

Jo Critcher Producer, BBC

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