In January, the authority announced a proposal that would increase tolls and add fees to E-ZPass as a way to raise revenue. In May, tolls for three-axle vehicles increased at state facilities, including the Bay Bridge.
And now, E-ZPass users will have to pay a $1.50 charge each month to use the service. Other fees associated with the program have increased as well.
Authority officials sent reminders about the charges to E-ZPass users throughout June. Since the proposal was...
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Get one from DE or VA or PA - 2009-07-01 14:21:07
You can shop around to other states that don't charge fees for EZPass if you are an occasional user like me. For the 10 times a year I use it it certainly isn't worth the $18 surcharge when I can get a free one from Massachusetts or pay $3.00 a year in Pennsylvania.
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