INQUIRER: The dizzying variation in toll charges levied on motorists whose cars all seem to carry the same E-ZPass transponder is becoming more than an annoyance…
As the special deals proliferate, motorists will be confused as to which E-ZPass issuer to get their transponder from. Some may even decide the annoyance outweighs the convenience of paying tolls electronically, and bypass the system altogether. That wouldn’t be good for anyone.
From both a pollution and congestion standpoint, it’s best to have as many motorists as possible use the transponders on E-ZPass toll roads and bridges. That’s why state transportation officials should enter the discussion and lobby for electronic tolling policies that treat all customers fairly. (more)
