An unlikely halalflation culprit: New York City's big push to cut traffic

Many NYC street vendors live outside Manhattan and must pay congestion pricing tolls on their commute. José A. Alvarado Jr. for BI New York street vendors are struggling with high overhead costs and a dwindling customer base. The city's "congestion pricing" toll for cars entering lower Manhattan began in early 2025. Vendors told Business Insider that the extra expense eats into their already-thin profit margins. Benjamin Li races against the clock. If he's late, he'll have to pay a $9 toll....