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Green E-ZPass Update

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by larkinmj, Jul 5, 2006.

  1. larkinmj

    larkinmj New Member

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    Since receiving my Green E-ZPass transponder from the NY State Thruway Authority, I had the first occasion to use it last week. On the Tappan Zee Bridge, I got an additional 10% off the already 10% E-ZPass discount (toll= $3.24.)
    I was told by a representative of the NY State Thruway Authority that the green tag would ONLY work on their road system, and that I would have to use my white E-ZPass tag for other roads. However, the green tag DID work for the New Jersey Turpike (however, it does not give you the additional 10% discount). SO apparently it is not necessary to keep the white tag for tolls outside of NY.
     
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    That's good information. Do both your green and white ezpass trips go to the same EZ-Pass account or do you have to have two accounts. I use the thruway very rarely, but if it's not going to cost me anything then I might go for it.
     
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    I called NJ EZpass and they do not offer any discounts to hybrid cars
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(larkinmj @ Jul 5 2006, 05:58 PM) [snapback]281650[/snapback]</div>
    Just today I ordered a green EZ pass from the NY MTA. I use my white one in Massachusetts all the time under the Fast Lane system. I hope the green EZ pass works in MA, as it does in NJ. Does anyone know for sure if the green tag works with Fast Lane?
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Trevor @ Jul 5 2006, 06:41 PM) [snapback]281666[/snapback]</div>
    My account is with the NY Thruway- I have both my green and white pass, as well as my white pass on my other car, all on the same account. I don't use E-ZPass that often, but it doesn't cost me anything so it's worth it. For now I'll hang onto the white pass I was using in m Prius, but if the green one worls everywhere I don't really need it anymore.
     
    #5 larkinmj, Jul 5, 2006
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