The tariff that was in effect 5 January 2025 through 3 January 2026, including the Toll-by-Mail rise to $22.38 and the $18.72 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) | $16.06 | $14.06 | $18.72 (from 6 Jul) | $18.31 / $22.38 from 6 Jul |
| Motorcycle | $15.06 | $13.06 | $18.22 (from 6 Jul) | $18.31 / $22.38 from 6 Jul |
| Small truck (2 axle, dual rear) | $43.36 | $41.36 | $46.36 (from 6 Jul) | $49.36 |
| Large truck (3 axle) | $65.04 | $62.04 | $69.54 (from 6 Jul) | $74.04 |
| Truck (4 axle) | $86.72 | $82.72 | $92.72 (from 6 Jul) | $98.72 |
| Truck (5 axle) | $108.40 | $103.40 | $115.90 (from 6 Jul) | $123.40 |
| Truck (6+ axle, base) | $130.08 | $124.08 | $139.08 (from 6 Jul) | $148.08 |
| Bus (2 axle, 10+ seating) | $18.00 | $15.50 | $23.00 (from 6 Jul) | $28.00 |
Rates as referenced in the GWB toll history. Source: PANYNJ "Proposed 2025 Toll and Fare Adjustments" schedule (adopted rates effective 5 January 2025; Mid-Tier and revised Toll-by-Mail effective 6 July 2025), cross-checked against the current PANYNJ toll page. Verified 10 June 2026.
| Rate | 2025 | 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-ZPass peak | $16.06 | $16.79 | +4.5% |
| E-ZPass off-peak | $14.06 | $14.79 | +5.2% |
| Mid-Tier | $18.72 (from 6 Jul) | $19.55 | +4.4% |
| Toll-by-Mail | $18.31 / $22.38 from 6 Jul | $23.30 | +4.1% |
From 5 January 2025 the GWB passenger-car toll was $16.06 with E-ZPass during peak hours and $14.06 with E-ZPass off-peak. Toll-by-Mail started the year at $18.31, then rose to $22.38 on 6 July 2025, the same date a new Mid-Tier rate of $18.72 launched 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 This 2025 schedule was superseded by the 4 January 2026 tariff, which raised the car rates to $16.79 peak, $14.79 off-peak, $19.55 Mid-Tier, and $23.30 Toll-by-Mail.
The 2025 tariff was in effect from 5 January 2025 through 3 January 2026. The new tariff that replaced it took effect 4 January 2026 and remains in force. The December 2024 PANYNJ board action that set the 2025 schedule also approved annual 25-cent increments (on top of the automatic CPI adjustment) for 2026 through 2028, and a phase-out of the off-peak discount scheduled for 2027 through 2030.
PANYNJ data indicated that roughly 9% of E-ZPass transactions 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 ($18.72 for cars in 2025) 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. The 2026 tariff raised it to $19.55.
Yes. PANYNJ bills the rate that was in effect on the crossing date, not the bill date. For a car crossing before 6 July 2025, Toll-by-Mail is $18.31; from 6 July 2025 through 3 January 2026 it is $22.38 (or $18.72 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 10 June 2026