New York State Thruway is Now “Cash-less”

ALBANY – Cashless tolling went live on the New York State Thruway’s ticketed system during the overnight hours of Friday, November 13, into Saturday, November 14. The conversion took place simultaneously at 58 tolling locations across the Thruway’s 450-mile ticketed system.

The official switch took place in the overnight hours to limit the impact on traffic. At the time cashless tolling went live, cash will no longer be accepted as a form of payment at toll booths and printed toll tickets will not be handed out.

To support this transition, NY E-ZPass has released a new TollsNY mobile app to help drivers manage E-ZPass accounts, find and pay Tolls by Mail invoices, and get important account alerts for tolls accrued at Thruway, MTA, and Port Authority tolling sites.
Governor Cuomo said the project will motorists save time, as well as reduce traffic, cut greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality along the highway.

“Cashless tolling is already improving traffic flow, allowing motorists to get to their destinations easier and quicker without having to stop to pay a toll,” said Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul. “Less idling also complements our clean energy goals, reducing pollution for a cleaner and greener environment. We encourage all drivers to get an E-ZPass across the state, with a new mobile app to help manage accounts and alerts to make it easier for New Yorkers.”

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