© 2024
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations

NYS Thruway Authority to collect outstanding tolls

By Jessica Bloustein

http://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/wamc/local-wamc-494654.mp3

Albany, NY – The New York State Thruway authority says it has lost $4.9 million in outstanding tolls. To recoup the debt, traced to the E-Z Pass program, the agency has hired a New Jersey-based collection agency. But before the collection begins, the authority is giving customers and possible toll jumpers one last chance to settle debts.

WAMC's Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Jessica Bloustein reports.