Many Commuters in New York Install Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)

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Multiple Choice

Many commuters in New York install radio frequency identification (RFID) devices on their cars that can be read automatically as they approach a toll booth. This saves time, improves traffic flow, and means drivers don't need to keep exact change in their cars. It also offers New York authorities the opportunity to manage traffic flow by charging different toll amounts for different times of day, such as charging a higher toll for "rush hour" periods during the morning and afternoon commutes. Commuters in New York are experiencing

• A)price gouging.
• B)off-peak pricing.
• C)flow management pricing.
• D)price differentiation.
• E)idle production pricing.

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