Skoufis seeks 20% discount for TZ bridge users

Posted 3/20/24

Senator James Skoufis is seeking further assistance for Orange County commuters included in Monday’s proposed Senate budget. Under the provision set forth in his chamber’s blueprint, Orange County EZPass holders would receive a 20% discount for travel across the Tappan Zee Bridge. Currently, the discount program is only available to residents of Westchester and Rockland counties.

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Skoufis seeks 20% discount for TZ bridge users

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Senator James Skoufis is seeking further assistance for Orange County commuters included in Monday’s proposed Senate budget. Under the provision set forth in his chamber’s blueprint, Orange County EZPass holders would receive a 20% discount for travel across the Tappan Zee Bridge. Currently, the discount program is only available to residents of Westchester and Rockland counties.

This proposal comes at a critical time for Orange County commuters, who are facing the financial threat of the MTA’s congestion pricing plan, which would cost an additional $15 per vehicle into Manhattan’s central business district–above and beyond existing, steep bridge tolls.

The bill would still have to pass both houses of the state legislature, and be signed for the Governor.

The current toll on the Tappan Zee Bridge is $6.25 for EZPass holders, $5.00 with the resident discount. The price will increase to $7.75 for EZPass holders, $6.20 with the resident discount in 2027.