Paying for transportation in NYC is a nearly $2,000-per year burden for many New Yorkers who continue to balance increased expenses, according to a new study released on Wednesday.

Low-income New Yorkers dedicate nearly 10% on average to transportation expenses, Robin Hood’s Poverty Tracker: Spotlight on Transportation in New York City, revealed. On top of that, New Yorkers are reducing their use of transportation due to rising costs, such as new tolls and fare hikes, according to the report, which was done in partnership with Columbia University’s Center on Poverty and Social Policy.

New and ongoing transportation costs have contributed to the extra financial burdens on New Yorkers, the study found. One controversial NYC policy that has contributed to more costs includes congestion pric

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