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| Drivers of gas-electric hybrid, plug-in and all-electric vehicles are getting less of a break after Sunday's hike in cash and EZ-Pass tolls at the Lincoln Tunnel, above, and all of the other crossings operated by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. |
By VICTOR E. SASSON
EDITOR
Owners of more than 40 all-electric, plug-in and gas-electric hybrid models still can save $3.50 each time they use the George Washington Bridge and other Port Authority crossings.
On Sunday, the off-peak toll for cars with a "Green EZ-Pass" went up to $7 from $6.25 in 2014 and $5.50 in 2013.
The off-peak EZ-Pass toll for drivers of gasoline- and diesel-powered cars jumped to $10.50.
The hike is the last of five annual increases approved in 2011 by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.
Drivers of green cars pay $12.50, the same EZ-Pass toll as everyone else, during peak travel periods.
Off-peak travel
On Saturdays and Sundays, off-peak hours are before 11 a.m. and after 9 p.m.
On weekdays, off-peak hours are before 6 a.m., between 10:01 a.m. and 3:59 p.m., and after 9 p.m.
An even bigger discount goes to any driver with three or more people in the vehicle under the Port Authority's Carpool Plan.
The toll is only $6.50 at all times 7 days a week.
The Green and Carpool plans require pre-registration.
For eligible vehicles, see the following list:
Green EZ-Pass Vehicles
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