MdTA's new E-ZPass charges begin today

Costs drivers another $1.50 per month

By SHANTEE WOODARDS, Staff Writer

Published 07/01/09

Starting today, the Maryland Transportation Authority will impose a surcharge on E-ZPass accounts as part of an effort to collect $60 million.

Paul W. Gillespie - The Capital
Starting Wednesday, E-ZPass users will have to pay a $1.50 monthly surcharge for the service. The Maryland Transportation Authority announced this change in January, along with other measures that are expected to garner about $60 million for the state.

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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