Are NY tolls cheaper with E-ZPass?
Are NY tolls cheaper with E-ZPass? Not only is E-ZPass the best way to travel, but you can also save over 20%* on tolls at the George Washington Bridge, Lincoln Tunnel, Holland Tunnel, Bayonne Bridge, Goethals Bridge and Outerbridge Crossing. *Applies to accounts at the E-ZPass New York and New Jersey Customer Service Centers only.
Do you need exact change for NY tolls?
Tolls Across New York No Longer Accepting Change or Dollar Bills. New Yorkers will have to put those coins away and are being encouraged to pick up an E-Z pass as tolls across the state are now cashless.
What state is best to buy E-ZPass in?
If you're only looking for a single transponder, Delaware and New Hampshire are still your best options, if you plan to stay in the area for more than three years. Military families may consider purchasing a tag from West Virginia, which includes a $5 annual fee, but account minimums are low.
Do out of state drivers pay NY tolls?
If you don't have E-ZPass and you're driving a vehicle with license plates from another state, the registered owner of the vehicle will be billed by mail. If you do have E-ZPass from another state — all or part of 18 states offer it — you can use it in New York, too.
Why are tolls so expensive in NY?
The only reason that I can see tolls being so expensive in the NYC area is that New York and New Jersey governments use them as a source of general revenue. With so many drivers having no choice but to take bridges and tunnels to get to work, that's quite a considerable revenue stream.