New Yorkers who commute via Staten Island know what it feels like to pay high tolls. The Verrazano Bridge has some of the most expensive tolls in the country. And guess what? On March 19th, those tolls are about to go up again. The E-ZPass rate for cars will increase from $11.04 to $11.52. The cash toll will increase from $17 to $18. Note: Tolls are only collected when driving into Staten Island. Also, Staten Island residents pay a discounted rate. Detailed information about the toll increases can be found on the MTA’s website.
MTA officials assert that the bridge tolls and subway fares need to be increased every 2 years to cover the costs of maintaining the transportation infrastructure. However, it is very important to note that while
