Starting next month it’s going to be a lot cheaper for Staten Island and New Jersey EZ-Pass commuters who frequently use the Goethals and Bayonne Bridges and Outerbridge Crossing. Beginning Feb. 1, E-ZPass users with non-commercial plates who enroll in the plan will pay $47.50 for 10 trips in a 30-day period. That’s $4.75 a trip for a 50 percent savings. The standard peak toll rate without the discount is $9.50.
Drivers who commute five times a week over the crossings can save nearly $1,200 a year on their E-ZPass rush hour tolls, and $1,800 a year off the cash tolls.
The plan was developed at the request of New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo following the August 2011 toll increase. NBC.
does this apply to the GWB as well?
Is carpool cheaper?
Yes, carpool is $3.50, but you are required to go to a cash lane and also have a total of three people in the car.
for all those that wanna save more money you gotta sign up thru the New York ezpass the Verrazano–Narrows Bridge is $9.60
vers. $13.00
also
– Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
– Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
– Throgs Neck Bridge
– Brooklyn-Battery Tunnel
– Queens Midtown Tunnel
$4.80-ny ezpass
vers.$6.50
Henry Hudson Bridge
$2.20-Ny ezpass
vers.$4.00
– Marine Parkway‑Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge
– Cross Bay Veterans Memorial Bridge
$1.80nyezpas
vers.$3.25
also to avoid the 1.00 a month service fee you must get the tags from the MTA
(Not the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, New York State Thruway Authority, the Buffalo and Fort Erie Public Bridge Authority (Peace Bridge), and New York State Bridge Authority)
to get the tags from the MTA go to the new yok ezpass and send the tags to a brooklyn address and do NOT sign up for carpool until AFTER you receive the tags (sign up for the basic plan ONLY) you must do as follows in order to get the tag from the MTA
note
only with the nj ezpass do you save on the turnpike
What about the Hudson River crossings?
In order to get the carpool discount,you have to be signed up with EZ Pass. It doesnt cost any extra .Everybody should just call EZ pass at 1 800 333 Toll & request they add carpoool discount to your accoun . you dont have to call every time ,once is enough and its permanent !t
for all those that are wondering the price for the outerbridge
Cash $12.00 always
Ezpass
peak is $9.50
Off-Peak $7.50
Peak is weekdays from 6 – 10 a.m.and 4 – 8 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. All other hours are considered off-peak.
If you have the EZPass in your car (not attached above your plate) get 2 of them. One for NJ and one for NY Swap them as needed. Will that work? Please comment.
dear askan 4 u . If i already have the tags from the PA ,can i switch to get it from the MTA to avoid the monthly fee ?
say i have 5 cars on my account is it 10 trips per car or account
To #10 – in this economy who can afford 5 cars!!! Wow u must be rich. And if it’s for your kids, it’s about time they start paying their own bills- its better chinuch when things are not handed over on a silver plate!
to # 11
A good guess would be that his extended family is on his account not that he has 5 cars.
to # 9
You will drive yourself crazy switching and dont forget you will pay 2 monthly fees.Then once you will accidentaly have both out of their bags by a big toll and you will be double charged.
I am using frequently (5 or 7 days a week) Throgs Neck or Whitestone bridge… I am paying with E-Z Pass $4.80 going each way. Can I sign up for additional discount for frequent users?