The tariff that was in effect 1 January 2025 through 3 January 2026, including the Mid-Tier rate introduced mid-year on 6 July 2025. For current rates see 2026 toll rates.
| Vehicle | E-ZPass Peak | E-ZPass Off-Peak | Mid-Tier | Toll-by-Mail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger car (2 axle) | $13.75 | $11.75 | $19.55 (from 6 Jul) | $16.00 |
| Carpool (3+ occupants, E-ZPass) | $11.75 | $11.75 | $19.55 | $16.00 |
| Motorcycle | $13.00 | $11.00 | $18.55 | $16.00 |
| Small truck (2 axle, dual rear) | $37.13 | $35.13 | $40.13 | $42.13 |
| Large truck (3 axle) | $55.70 | $52.70 | $60.20 | $63.20 |
| Truck (4 axle) | $74.27 | $70.27 | $80.27 | $84.27 |
| Truck (5 axle) | $92.84 | $87.84 | $100.34 | $105.34 |
| Truck (6+ axle, base) | $111.41 | $105.41 | $120.41 | $126.41 |
| Bus (2 axle, 10+ seating) | $17.20 | $13.10 | $21.70 | $24.60 |
Rates as referenced in the GWB toll history. Source: Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. Truck-class rates extrapolated from passenger-car ratios where PANYNJ archival schedules are unavailable; verify against PANYNJ records for billing disputes.
| Rate | 2025 | 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-ZPass peak | $13.75 | $16.79 | +22% |
| E-ZPass off-peak | $11.75 | $14.79 | +26% |
| Mid-Tier | $19.55 | $19.55 | 0% |
| Toll-by-Mail | $16.00 | $23.30 | +46% |
Through most of 2025 the GWB passenger-car toll was $13.75 with E-ZPass during peak hours, $11.75 with E-ZPass off-peak, and $16.00 by Toll-by-Mail. A new Mid-Tier rate of $19.55 was introduced 6 July 2025 for E-ZPass tags on NY/NJ accounts that were read via plate match rather than transponder. This 2025 schedule was superseded by the 4 January 2026 tariff that raised every rate by 22-46%.
The 2025 tariff was in effect from 1 January 2025 through 3 January 2026. The new tariff that replaced it took effect 4 January 2026 and remains in force. PANYNJ approved the 2026 increase at its December 2024 board meeting, alongside a multi-year off-peak discount phase-out scheduled for 2027 through 2030.
PANYNJ data indicated that roughly 9% of E-ZPass transactions in 2024 were being read by license-plate cameras rather than by transponder, typically because the tag was improperly mounted, shielded, or low on battery. Those crossings were defaulting to the full Toll-by-Mail rate even though the driver had a valid E-ZPass account. The Mid-Tier rate ($19.55) was introduced 6 July 2025 as a middle ground: drivers with NY/NJ E-ZPass accounts whose tags weren't read get a discount on the Toll-by-Mail rate, but still pay more than the proper E-ZPass rate.
Yes. PANYNJ bills the rate that was in effect on the crossing date, not the bill date. If you crossed before 4 January 2026 you owe the 2025 rate ($16.00 Toll-by-Mail for a car, or $19.55 Mid-Tier if your E-ZPass tag was read via plate match). If you got a bill for a 2026 crossing, the 2026 rates apply. Late-payment penalties accrue on the original rate, not at the new tariff level.
Updated 7 May 2026