The New York State Thruway Authority is reminding motorists that a toll increase takes effect on the New York State Thruway system on January 1st.
The New York State Thruway Authority Board of Directors approved the new toll rates in September 2023 after a 10-month public process.
Beginning January 1, the base NY E-ZPass rate will increase by five percent outside of the Gov. Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, representing the first toll adjustment for these customers since 2010. A second five percent increase will take effect in January 2027. Standard toll rates for non-NY E-ZPass and Tolls by Mail will increase to 8.6 cents per mile for both groups by 2027. These rates will remain below the current standard rates of many other systems across the nation.
NY E-ZPass customers are the most frequent users of the Thruway and receive the steepest discounts and highest level of convenience for payment. Non-NY E-ZPass and Tolls by Mail customers pay a differential and are more infrequent users of the system. The differential covers additional processing costs and incentivizes customers to get a NY E-ZPass tag for the most convenient way to pay their tolls. Beginning January 1, non-NY E-ZPass and Tolls by Mail customers will pay 75 percent more than NY E-ZPass customers.
Motorists can view the adjusted toll rates on the 2024 Toll Adjustment Calculator on the Thruway Authority’s website.
