New E-Z Pass Sticker Could Replace Transponders For NJ Drivers
Did you know that your E-ZPass transponder only lasts for between 8 and 10 years? After that, it starts to die, making the readers on the Parkway and the turnpike unable to process your information as you speed through the toll.
E-ZPass Can Cause Drivers A Lot Of Headaches
It's a pain in the you-know-what to deal with, I had it happen to me a few years ago when I was moving to Jersey, not only was I hit with massive fees for my transponder not working, something I was never notified of by E-ZPass, but I also had to pay to get the transponder replaced when the issue was finally brought to my attention.
And look, I like E-ZPass; it makes traveling on highways easier, quicker, and cheaper.
E-ZPass Is Changing What Your Transponder Looks Like
However, when there's a problem, customer service can be tough to get ahold of, leaving people waiting on hold for hours to get their issues resolved. However, it looks like E-ZPass is taking steps to rectify the transponder issues, with a new chip that will be placed on your car, rather than a bulky plastic transponder.
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According to News 12, E-ZPass is currently testing a new digital chip sticker that would go on your windshield as opposed to your classic large plastic transponder.
When Will Digital E-ZPass Stickers Roll Out In NJ?
Right now, these new sticker chips are being tested on NJ Turnpike Authority Vehicles, and if they go well, could roll out for public use by the end of the year. Now, how E-ZPass plans to replace all of our transponders in a timely manner, and when that'll happen, is yet to be determined.
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