How Do New Yorkers Really Feel About Congestion Pricing? Josh Johnson Investigates | The Daily Show

Desi Lydic tackles New York's controversial new congestion pricing toll, while Josh Johnson hits the street to hear from real New Yorkers. #DailyShow #CongestionPricing #NYC

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[KostyaT]

The guy they interviewed at 1:20, the one who can't fathom not driving 20 blocks, is Andrew Heiberger, a real estate mogul. Parking his car in front of his luxury apartment building, he can afford the $9, or take 2 stops on the subway with the rest of us plebs, or simply walk for 20 minutes. He's probably the least wealthy person with a car that they were able to find around the border of the congestion pricing zone, it's literally Billionaires' Row.

[aprilstiller]

Who in their right mind DRIVES 17 blocks to visit someone in nyc?? By the time he finds a new parking spot, he could have walked. 😂

[BasicYTHandle]

As a lifelong NJ resident (now 73 y.o.), absolutely LOL'ed at the lady who said, "Nobody wants to go to Jersey unless they have to."

[laalaastl]

Fewer cars = cooler car chase scenes.
Joshua always pointing out the things we miss!

[KHouse]

The "F*** you" guy's face after he and Josh flipped middles and hugged is one of the sweetest things ever 😂

[kyleheslin]

Londoner here: we implemented congestion charging years ago, and there was huge backlash. However, they stuck with it, and I can honestly say it’s been the best thing we’ve ever implemented in London, despite how unpopular it was at first. Less traffic, cleaner air, and more money for public transport. Like the smoking ban, people hated it at first, but imagine someone smoking in a restaurant now. Now with all the extra investiment Transport for London, I sold my car 3 years ago, and can honestly say it's saved me loads more in the long run.

[oliviatoler]

Josh Johnson is the best. I love seeing him on the show. He has pieces on the show. If you haven't seen his comedy on YouTube. I highly recommend that everyone checks it out.

[swistedfilms]

Folks, if you haven't seen Josh Johnson's stand up bits, they're here on YouTube and you should TOTALLY go watch them! He's great!

[Shichman]

Josh Johnson is so great. Quick-witted and smart, great contributor.

[MasterDebator-lu]

I’ve been paying congestion pricing for 30 years. I have asthma and live in a place with high allergens

[ANGRYBABIESHD]

I love to hear piggyback rides and teleportation discussed as viable transportation options. Now we're getting somewhere!

[alenemarie]

My husband works in construction and drives from Jersey to queens everyday for work and he has said that getting to the tunnels is so much easier now and super quick. And honestly as someone who takes the bus from Jersey to port authority it’ll be a great help for me!

[RegebroRepairs]

Everyone was completely hysterically angry about congestion pricing in Stockholm as well. A month after it was introduced everyone loved it, because suddenly the commute for the people that HAD to commute by car took 30 minutes less. Completely worth it.

[RightHereRightNow]

I can't believe she called Legs the F150 of the body. That was a wasted opportunity to tell people to use their Chevrolegs

[alexk]

"Dropped my wife off at the apartment on 60th St" - I think he can afford the $9.

[belbrighton]

I am in love with Josh Johnson, amazing person and comedian.

[yogachick]

If that guy living on 61st is driving to visit his kids on 79th street, he's part of the problem. Dude! It's a mile....

[Tramere]

My legs are exactly like a Ford F150 because they break down all the time

[j]

Thank you for having Josh Johnson on! 🥰

[happyrock]

So the guy at 1:22 who lives at 800 Fifth Ave is lamenting $9. Sounds about right