Just like what is obtainable in other major urban cities of the world, New York has a wide network of toll lanes strategically positioned to decongest traffic along major routes. Officially, it is called the Governor Thomas E. Dewey Thruway, and it uses an electronic system called an EZ Pass to bill motorists who use the toll lanes to escape traffic. Who owns and manages the toll lanes? The New York State Thruway Authority (NYSTA)
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Is EZ Pass NY Website down?
EZ Pass website is the online platform through which customers process online transfers and get current information about New York’s Turnpike authority. Since the launch of the website, it has become a very important platform for drivers in New York. However, occasions may arise where users may not even be able to access the website at all due to no fault of theirs. This year alone, the EZ Pass NY website has been down twice,
Continue readingHow to Pay Tolls in New York?
As the world becomes a lot more complex place to live in, urban authorities have increasingly turned to ingenious means of making cities more habitable for residents. In the state of New York, transport authorities have adopted a more advanced cashless tolling strategy to reduce traffic gridlock, reduce environmental pollution, and to improve the safety of motorists. One of the model strategies already in use is the E-ZPass. This cashless tolling mechanism is not unique
Continue readingHow to pay a Missed Toll in New York?
Did you fail to pay a toll at any time when driving through any of New York’s tolls? Have you missed any toll payment by accident or carelessness? If you have, there are a few ways to pay for a missed toll with an EZPassNY account before the DMV slams you with a registration suspension. Find below accurate information that will help you avoid your mistake of becoming a legal misdemeanor. Common causes of Toll
Continue readingHow to get out of New York Toll Way Violations?
Most of us who drive through New York’s toll plazas do not plan to commit EZ Pass violations, but sometimes we violate the rules by failing to pay the toll fee. Bad as this may seem, the good thing is that we can all get out by doing one simple thing – paying the toll violation fee, and all becomes right with the world. Just in case you didn’t know, New York Thruway Authority uses
Continue readingHow to get driving directions in NY without Tolls?
Traveling into and out of New York is quite expensive these days, and many drivers will testify to this fact. With the ever-rising cost of gasoline, car maintenance, and road tolls, you end up spending much more than you bargained for on regular trips. Some will argue that there is not much you can do about the price of gasoline and car maintenance, but how much you pay as toll is very much within your
Continue readingHow to Avoid Toll Roads in New York?
Driving in New York is already becoming every driver’s worst nightmare, not just because of the incessant traffic one has to deal with daily, but also because it is becoming increasingly expensive by the day. With administrators looking for every possible means to reduce intracity route congestion, the introduction of EZ Pass NY may have reduced the traffic situation, but it has also made tolls a lot more expensive. Tolls in the Empire State rise
Continue readingHow Do Road Tolls Work in New York?
Road tolls are nothing new. In fact, over the last few years, the number of active tolls in the major world cities has significantly increased as city administrators devise various methods to ease traffic congestion and to improve road maintenance. New York State is no different as the city has also adopted this trend with the adoption of electronic toll collection. But how does it work? Let us learn how. What is a Toll Road?
Continue readingDo Uber Pay Tolls in New York?
When random Uber customers are asked whether Uber drivers pay tolls in New York, some answer in the affirmative while others don’t even have an idea if Uber pays tolls or not. Uber registered vehicles are just like any other vehicle plying the New York’s motorways, so yes, they do pay tolls via their E-ZPass accounts. The next obvious questions an Uber customer asks – how do tolls work? Who pays the tolls and when?
Continue readingE-ZPass vs Cash Payment – Is EZ Pass cheaper than paying tolls in NY?
Since its introduction three decades ago, E-ZPass has become an ever-present technology on US highways. Although this cashless tolling mechanism is prevalent, not every road user makes use of it. There are arguments for and against the use of EZ Pass NY to pay for tolls, especially in New York State. Some argue that it makes traveling easier as you spend less time at toll plazas paying cash for tolls. Others argue that you may
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