E-ZPass

The George Washington Bridge - Fort Lee, NJ - Apr 30, 2011 (credit: Evan Bindelglass / Special to WCBS 880)

Truck Driver Goes High-Tech, But Is Still Busted Trying To Cheat GWB Toll

Since the tolls hikes took effect, there have been 35 toll cheats that have been caught manipulating their license plate trying to cross the George Washington Bridge.

2011/11/02

A sign indicating toll enforcement on the Garden State Parkway - Oct 17, 2011 (credit: Paul Murnane / WCBS 880)

Camera Enforcement Begins On All Garden State Parkway Toll Lanes

If you think you can use amusement tokens, a fistful or pennies, or some other trick to cheat your way through a Garden State Parkway cash lane, think again!

2011/10/17

Truck Driver Pulls A ‘James Bond’ On Port Authority At George Washington Bridge

Toll cheaters and toll cheating scams cost the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey millions every year. But latest scam is reminiscent of Bond – James Bond.

2011/10/13

Holland Tunnel (credit: Stephen Chernin/Getty Images)

AAA Declares War On Port Authority Toll Hikes, Says They Are Illegal

The American Automobile Association is demanding that the federal government put the breaks on huge rate hikes to cross the Hudson River that go into effect Sunday, calling the increase illegal and absurd.

2011/09/15

Toll Plaza/File Photo (William Thomas Cain/Getty Images)

Some Drivers With E-ZPass Baffled By Those Without

The MTA says out of its 25 million monthly transactions at nine bridges and tunnels, nearly 80 percent were E-ZPass and 20 percent were cash. The Port Authority says at its crossings, 25 percent are cash, instead of the electronic device.

2011/08/06

New Jersey Turnpike - Secaucus, NJ - Jul 1, 2011 (credit: New Jersey Turnpike Authority)

Millions Across Tri-State Hitting Roads, Skies For July 4 Holiday Weekend

The American Automobile Association predicts 39 million drivers will travel 50 miles or more for the holiday weekend.

2011/07/01

E-ZPass - File / Photo: E-ZPass/Getty Images

New Jersey Turnpike Authority Ends E-ZPass Break For Non-New Jersey Customers

Drivers who have E-ZPass accounts in other states soon won’t get off-peak discounts when they pass through New Jersey.

2011/05/24

New Jersey Port Authority E-ZPass Would Lose Discount Under Turnpike Authority Plan

A plan to raise more money for the New Jersey Turnpike Authority by ending a discount for out-of-staters will actually hurt some New Jerseyans.

2011/05/06

Schumer Wants E-Z Pass Text Alert System To Help Avoid $50 High-Speed Toll Fees

Schumer wants the four toll agencies that operate E-ZPass in New York State to implement a text-message warning system to alert drivers when their balances run low and about any impending charges they may face.

2011/04/28

Port Authority To Allow Cash Customers Through E-ZPass Lanes In Emergencies Like Outerbridge Crossing Debacle

An Easter backup approaching the Outerbridge Crossing has lead to a new policy from the Port Authority.

2011/04/27

Drivers were stuck in traffic for hours on Easter Sunday (credit: Bill Lyons, Staten Island Advance)

Port Authority Head To Attend Public Meeting Over Easter Traffic Jam

Lawmakers from Staten Island were still outraged at the decision to have just one cash lane open at two toll bridges to New Jersey, which created massive traffic backups on Easter.

2011/04/26

NJ To Crackdown On Toll Cheats, Some E-ZPass Discounts Going Away

The Turnpike Authority wants to eliminate the off-peak E-ZPass discount for cars whose accounts are outside the New Jersey E-ZPass system.

2011/03/30

Turnpike Authority: Toll Collection Errors Amount To Thousands In Lost Revenue

The New Jersey Turnpike Authority lost at least $358,472 in toll revenue in 2010 and $439,122 in 2009 as a result of toll collectors’ cash drawers coming up short.

2011/03/06