NY EZ PASS vs. NJ EZ PASS (costs, garden)

[Baby Punisher]

Originally Posted by Strate L O S S

Not sure if this helps but a Staten Island NY EZPASS offers a substantial discount on the Verrazano Bridge.

Yes, but it's a resident discount. You have to prove residency.

[Airborneguy]

Originally Posted by Tony22

I don't get why. It should work anywhere. I just signed up for the NY Ezpass.

Of course the EZPass works, you just don't get the same discounts depending on which location issued your EZPass.

I'll say it again:

Only NJ-issued EZPasses get the Turnpike EZPass discount. All others pay the cash rates. Only NY-issued EZPasses get the Thruway EZPass discount, all others pay the cash rate.

Does that clear this up?

[Airborneguy]

Originally Posted by Baby Punisher

Yes, but it's a resident discount. You have to prove residency.

The resident discount is much better, but there is a regular EZPass discount on the VZ. I believe non-residents pay $9-something with the EZPass.

[Baby Punisher]

Originally Posted by Airborneguy

The resident discount is much better, but there is a regular EZPass discount on the VZ. I believe non-residents pay $9-something with the EZPass.

Oh yes it is. I think it's $6.75 a trip. I have to look at my statements.

[Airborneguy]

$5.76. Unfortunately, I've been using it every workday for ten years. At least it's not the full rate though.

[Tony22]

I just got mine. I have a problem now. I don't remember my password to log into my account.

[Strate L O S S]

dial the number on the box it's an automated system.

really easy too

[Tony22]

Ok, did that and it worked. I just got my mta reload card in the mail .

[VIKING722NJ]

I have a NJ EZ, and the good thing is the 3x a month SI/NJ bridge package for $15. Bad news is that nj jerks me around with the replenish amount, sometimes as low as $20, but sometimes they jack it up to $70 if I happen to go back and forth several times in a short stretch of days. Does NY do that? Also thinking maybe the best bet is have one of each. The SI package is great, but I don't get much of a discount on the VERR that I can see. I have been doing one-time payments in advance of travel so it doesn't trigger the replenish threshold. Was bummed this winter when I had no work, and more money in my EZ than my checking account...Any thoughts?

[The Thomas J]

Originally Posted by Strate L O S S

Not sure if this helps but a Staten Island NY EZPASS offers a substantial discount on the Verrazano Bridge.

Only if you are an SI resident and they require proof in person when applying.