Trucking news and briefs for Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024:
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission will increase tolls on the turnpike system beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 7.
The Commission approved a 5% increase for E-ZPass and Toll by Plate customers last summer.
The most common toll for tractor-trailers will increase from $14.40 to $15.20 for E-ZPass users and from $29.40 to $30.90 for Toll by Plate users.
After the increase is applied, E-ZPass and Toll by Plate rates for passenger and commercial vehicles will round up to the nearest dime.
E-ZPass drivers will continue to get the lowest rates, saving nearly 60% on tolls. Drivers can check toll rates for travel on the PA Turnpike here.
“Our annual toll increases directly support the escalating Act 44 debt service we have had to manage due to the mandates of Act 44 of 2007,” said Rick Dreher, the turnpike commission's CFO. “However, even given that significant financial management challenge, our per-mile toll rates are lower than national toll averages and remain in the mid-range among the 47 toll roads in the U.S.”
