Not going over well. I am so old I remember when they said the Thruway was supposed to be paid off in 30 years, and the tolls would end, but they didn’t want to fire the toll collectors…

If approved the toll hike would go into effect on January first, 2024. There would be a number of public hearings between now and then.

The Thruway Authority also wants another five percent toll hike in 2027. The toll hike for out of state drivers and those without E-Z pass would increase a whopping 75 percent.

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara is reacting by introducing a bill that would call for a two year freeze on any toll hikes.

The Thruway Authority says the toll hikes are necessary to meet its growing capital and infrastructure needs for a system that is approaching 70 years in age.”

cbs6albany.com