A recent MTA memo cited by the New York Post reveals alarming figures regarding unpaid bridge and tunnel tolls, with $3.7 billion sent to collections from 2021 to 2023. Projected figures indicate a troubling trend with $1.4 billion expected in 2024, rising to $2.1 billion by 2026. Previously underestimated at around $50 million annually, these figures highlight a growing challenge for the MTA, which reportedly manages to recoup only 8.2% of unpaid tolls. This situation suggests that drivers may be responsible for more financial losses than fare evaders, prompting future inquiries and proposals for enhanced collection methods.
The MTA has revealed that $3.7 billion in unpaid bridge and tunnel tolls were sent to collections between 2021 and 2023, indicating a far larger issue.
The MTA’s toll evasion has escalated, with projected unpaid tolls reaching $1.4 billion in 2024 and possibly $2.1 billion by 2026.
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