The introduction of a $9 congestion fee has resulted in faster speeds on some of the city’s famously snarled streets and fewer commuters on the bridges and tunnels. “The traffic is absolutely less, even during rush hour,

Early data from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority suggests that traffic has dropped around Manhattan’s core.

After one week of congestion pricing, MTA data shows traffic is down, but restaurants in the Central Business District say some of their prices are already going up. This month, the menu at Sushi by Bou includes a $9 discount on meals — an incentive for diners dealing with the new