New York E-ZPass Discount Plans
Standard E-ZPass NY rates apply to only E-ZPass Tag(s) issued by New York E-ZPass*. All video transactions (license plate) will pay the Tolls by Mail rate. Anyone, regardless of residency, can become a New York E-ZPass customer. Visitwww.ezpassny.comfor more information or call 1-800-333-TOLL (8655) to use our automated phone system for account inquiries and general E-ZPass® New York information.
*E-ZPass NY includes MTA Bridges and Tunnels, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, New York State Thruway Authority, Buffalo and Fort Erie Public Bridge Authority (Peace Bridge), and New York State Bridge Authority.
Basic Plan
New York State Thruway: No minimum use is required. Passenger and commercial vehicles will receive a 75% discount on Thruway Tolls (discount applies to E-ZPass NY Tag transactions only).
Commercial Volume Discount
Commercial vehicle operators who incur over $1,000 in Thruway tolls per month may qualify for Commercial Charge account. View specifics regarding this discount plan.
Special Commuter Plans
The following discount plans are intended for frequent users of the New York State Thruway. These discounts can only be obtained with a valid New York E-ZPass Tag/account. Other rules may apply.
- Account Specific Discount Plans (discount applies to all tags on account)
- Thruway Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge Commuter Plan: Receive a $7.19 discount per trip ($3.75 versus $10.94 Tolls by Mail rate) on the Gov. Mario M. Cuomo Bridge. A minimum of 20 trips per month is required. If fewer than 20 trips are taken per month, you will be charged $3.75 for each trip not taken.
- Thruway Grand Island Commuter Plan: Receive a $1.46 discount per trip ($0.29 versus $1.75 Tolls by Mail rate) on the Grand Island Bridges. A minimum of 20 trips per month is required. If fewer than 20 trips are taken per month, you will be charged $0.29 for each trip not taken.
- Thruway New Rochelle Commuter Plan: Receive a $1.89 discount ($1.16 versus $3.05 Tolls by Mail rate) at the New Rochelle gantry. A minimum of 20 trips per month is required. If fewer than 20 trips are taken per month, you will be charged $1.16 for each trip not taken.
- Thruway Yonkers Commuter Plan: Receive a $1.61 discount ($0.58 versus $2.19 Tolls by Mail rate) at the Yonkers gantry. A minimum of 35 trips per month is required. If fewer than 35 trips are taken per month, you will be charged $0.58 for each trip not taken.
- Thruway Harriman Commuter Plan: Receive a $1.61 discount ($0.58 versus $2.19 Tolls by Mail rate) at the Harriman gantry. A minimum of 35 trips per month is required. If fewer than 35 trips are taken per month, you will be charged $0.58 for each trip not taken. Discount does not apply when traveling north from Harriman onto the Thruway.
- Tag Specific Commuter Discount Plans
- Thruway Annual Permit Plan: An annual fee covers the toll for the first 30 miles or less per trip on the Thruway system, except when you cross the Castleton-on-Hudson Bridge, where a $0.65 surcharge is applied.
Terms and Conditions: Provisions Governing Issuance and Use of the ANNUAL PERMIT (TAP-504)
| Spanish Version (TAP-504)Prepay the following amount for each Tag depending on which month you sign up:
- January - $88
- February - $81
- March - $74
- April - $67
- May - $60
- June - $53
- July - $46
- August - $39
- September - $32
- October - $24
- November - $16
- December - $8
Note: For the next calendar year, $88, available after December 7th.Use our Annual Permit Calculator to calculate your savings.
- Thruway Motorcycle Discount Plan: Proof of motorcycle registration is required to receive special motorcycle tag. Motorcycles will be charged 50% off the New York E-ZPass rate.
- Thruway Motorhome Discount Plan: Proof of motor home registration is required to receive the special motorhome discount. Motorhomes will receive the passenger vehicle rate based on the number of axles on the motorhome. If you are towing you may be eligible for a special discount towing tag.
- Thruway Special Discount Towing Plan: Pickup truck towing a “5th Wheel” or “Gooseneck” trailer will receive a discounted rate. The Tag is programmed for the tow vehicle and trailer. The Tag must only be used with the vehicle towing combination. You must first have established an E-ZPass account with the New York E-ZPass Customer Service Center. Complete the form below to request your special Tag.
- Motorhome/Passenger Vehicle Towing Combination E-ZPass Tag Order Form - TA-W68176
- Motorhome/Passenger Vehicle Towing Combination E-ZPass Tag Order Form - TA-W68176
- Green Discount Plan: Offers a special 10% discount to Plug-In Electric and Plug-In Hybrid vehicles (private E-ZPass accounts only).
A list of eligible vehicles can be found on the NYSERDA Drive Clean Eligible Models webpage
.The special green Tag should be mounted on the windshield of the qualified vehicle and is not eligible for use on other vehicles. To be eligible for the green discount, customers must first have an established E-ZPass account with the New York State Thruway Authority as indicated by the Thruway logo on your Tag. Proof of vehicle registration is required to receive the special 10% discount off of the E-ZPass rate. The Green Plan cannot be combined with commuter plans. Plan Code: (NY GREEN).
To request the Green Discount Plan, please send a letter and include a copy of the registration to:
E-ZPass New York Customer Service Center
Customer Account Correspondence
P.O. Box 15187
Albany, NY 12212-5187
- Thruway Annual Permit Plan: An annual fee covers the toll for the first 30 miles or less per trip on the Thruway system, except when you cross the Castleton-on-Hudson Bridge, where a $0.65 surcharge is applied.
- Resident Discount Plans
- Thruway Grand Island Resident: Receive a $1.66 discount ($0.09 versus $1.75 Tolls by Mail rate) on the Grand Island Bridges. Proof of Grand Island residency required. A copy of a vehicle registration showing your Grand Island address for each E-ZPass Tag requested is required. No minimum usage is required. Residency status is subject to periodic review.
- Thruway Gov. Mario M. Cuomo Bridge Resident Plan: Receive a $5.94 discount ($5.00 versus $10.94 Tolls by Mail rate) on the Gov. Mario M. Cuomo Bridge (passenger vehicles only). This plan is assigned to a specific E-ZPass Tag and must have an associated vehicle registered in Rockland or Westchester County. Click for more information. Residency status is subject to periodic review.
- Mario M. Cuomo Bridge Resident (MCR) Discount Plan FAQs
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