Sun Pass or E-Z Pass?
 

I Googled E-Z Pass and got links for EPass, E Pass, EZ Pass E Z Pass, EZPass, Easy Pass, etc. -- are these all the same, or are some of them knockoffs?
Before I enroll in Sun Pass, I just wondered if EZ Pass would be a better option?

Sun Pass is accepted everwhere EZ pass is accepted. There is no monthly fee for Sun Pass.

I prefer the UniPass. It is good in 19 states all up and down the eastern seaboard (South Carolina being a big exception - but they have just the one toll road around Greenville in the northern part of the state, called The Southern Connector). It doesn't work in Tennessee either, but as of today Tennessee has zero toll roads so it is a moot point. Connecticut and Vermont are the other big exceptions, but I never drive up there so I'm little worried about that.

It works everywhere EZ Pass works, and even on roads that say "Sun Pass Only."

I bought it once from Amazon for $15. No monthly minimum. I use it in Atlanta, on the PA and FL turnpikes, and pretty much everywhere else including MCO and Port Canaveral Cruise Terminal parking. It's easy to login to my account and change which car it is assigned to, I even use it on rental cars.

Uni - One Toll Pass. 19 States.

There are SunPass, SunPass PRO, UniPass, E-Pass, E-Z Pass, and probably a slew of others.

SunPass only works with SunPass roads
E-Z Pass only works with E-Z Pass roads
SunPass PRO works with both SunPass and E-Z Pass roads <- This is what I have for driving in FL and up to MD

I am not familiar with UniPass or E-Pass but they *might* also work on E-Z Pass roads.

All FL toll roads accept both SunPass and E-Z Pass so if you stay in FL either one will work.

There *might* be a discount for using SunPass in FL
There *might* be a charge from the state in which you maintain your E-Z Pass (MD does, others don't)

I found out earlier this year that neither SunPass nor E-Z Pass work on TX toll roads or the bridge in LA over Lake Pontchartrain. I have to remember to tell my Nav system to avoid those toll roads.

I believe you'll find that ONLY SunPass Pro is compatible with EZPass.

At least that's what it says on the SunPass Website.

We have SunPass for FL for FL discount and MA EZPass for MA discount. Use EZPass for Northern tolls,

Connecticut has no toll roads.

There is no monthly fee for Ez pass either.

EZ Pass charges $0.75 fee per month.
 

From the EZ Pass website:
“Transponder pricing varies by toll agency. While some charge an upfront fee, the Ohio Turnpike leases transponders to Ohio E-ZPass® customers for $0.75 per month. NOTE: The $0.75 per month maintenance fee will be waived for all Ohio Turnpike E-ZPass transponders that are used for 30 single or 15 round trips in Ohio in the previous month.”

Thank You ������ for the other options as my mom drives back to Atlanta a few times a year and this has been an issue.

Side Note: Where do I file for a refund on all the gas taxes paid for roads?

There is a 1$ monthly fee for EZ-Pass issued in good 'ole New Jersey

No fee in Massachusetts.

You beat me to it. Also, you have to get EZ pass from the state in NJ. Can't just get it at Publix. They don't have the mini-pass option either. Have to buy the full unit. They also didn't want you switching it between cars. Sunpass you can go online and change the car temporarily. You can even do it for a rental car. Set a start/end time and you are good to go.

Also, when we left NJ and wanted to switch to Sunpass, they required that we wrap it in tinfoil, box it up, and mail it back on our dime if they wanted us to stop charging the $1 per month. How many people move, just throw them in a box somewhere, and NJ chuckles as they get a $1 a month. Considering the number of refugees from NJ to various states around the country, that could be a considerable amount.

Wow. I just articulated another reason I am happy to be out of that dysfunctional state.

I find it ironic that Florida now goes to electronic photo plate billing and charge fee for processing when they got rid of all toll booths. You would think the money spent on electronic billing would been funded by employees eliminated? O wait did they eliminate any? Just another way to milk public.

No one has mentioned this, and I think it should be, maybe with some clarification. I found (online) that both the Sun Pass and E-Pass offer toll discounts over cash pay, but only for frequent users. For example, Sun Pass offers a discount but starts at a minimum of 35 transactions/month according to my AI copilot (although I could not confirm this on the Sun Pass website). The discount is listed as 25% on some links and 50% on others, so I'm not sure what it really is.

For me, if I'm at TV most of the time and use the turnpikes and other toll roads say 4-5 days per month at 6 transactions per trip, that's only 24-30 transactions per month, which means there's no real advantage for Sun Pass. Is this true? Just wondered why no one has mentioned this.

Note: In the past when I rented a car at MCO I would get the Visitor Toll Pass, which has a 23% discount over cash payment with no minimum transactions.

I am not familiar with UniPass or E-Pass but they *might* also work on E-Z Pass roads.

Uni is by EZ-pass and it works on Sunpass and EZpass tolls. Use it on all FL toll roads. As well as other states as previously stated by other posters. Delete the spaces and you will have the website.

www. cfxway .com / uni /

MY EZ Pass has yet to find a road where it isn't accepted east of the Mississippi. I carried both a SunPass and EZ Pass but when they started to accept both and SunPass wanted to charge for their compatible unit I cancelled and kept my EZ Pass. From here to PA to Oshkosh WI all toll roads I use take EZ Pass.

It looks like Uni is by EPass ( not EZ Pass) and is the EPass equivalent of the SunPass PRO.

So the options seem to be...
Stay in FL: SunPass, EPass
Travel in MD and VA (and probably others): EZ Pass
Travel most places east of the Mississippi: SunPass Pro, Uni, or have a separate EZ Pass plus a EPass or SunPass

Note that carrying two passes can result in paying twice if a highway accepts both. This has happened to me.

When I moved here four years ago this was correct. I could use EZPass on Florida’s Turnpike, but I needed SunPass to get from there to the airport. I think it was two years ago that they finally completed full reciprocity, so EXPass will work all the way. But I now use only SunPass.

I had EZ-Pass in NY and it works fine here - and everywhere along the East Coast - so I kept it. If Sun Pass works the same way get that because we are here. EZ-Pass has no fees.

Travel with One Toll Account

SunPass PRO works on toll roads and most bridges in Florida plus, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, parts of Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia.


Online Purchase
Already have a SunPass transponder? It will continue to work throughout Florida, Georgia and North Carolina.

If you have an E-ZPass, there is no need to purchase a SunPass PRO. You can now use your E-ZPass to travel on toll roads in Florida.

Unipass
 

We also changed to multi pass from Amazon when we moved here. Have used it driving to upstate New York without issue. Use it on all roads here without issue.
The account holds a small reserve against future usage and replenishes by credit card.

Have Sun Pass Pro and works everywhere I need it on the East Coast. More reliable than EZ Pass.

I recently changed cars and Sunpass billed my plate and ignored my transponder. I called them and they put the new car on my Sunpass and gave me the Sunpass discount in lieu of the higher bill by plate fee.

Get the app if you don't already have it. Very easy to add or remove tags/plates/cars from your account.

Of course, you have to remember to do that, which I usually don't...

I have a NJ EZ-Pass and I have not used it since 02/22 and there is no monthly fee?

We have the I-Pass out of Illinois and so far have found it compatible with Sun Pass, EZ Pass, and E-Pass. No monthly charge and for the traveling we do, it serves the purpose. Pretty much covers everything east of the Mississippi.

It depends on where you plan to mostly drive the vehicle. I have a Sun Pass Pro on my vehicle tagged in FL and an EZ-Pass on my vehicle tagged in NY. Although they both work on any toll that I have encountered, the Sun Pass does NOT give you the electronic tolling pass rates at the NY crossings; you pay the same rate as if you had no pass at all at the toll by plate rates. For example, yesterday I drove over the Throgs Neck Bridge with my Florida tagged vehicle and was billed $11.19 to my Sun Pass account. If I had driven the EZ-Pass vehicle over that same bridge, the toll would have been $6.94. I do not pay monthly for the EZ-Pass transponder. I have also had several instances when the tag on the vehicle didn't match the tag in the transponder's account (got a new car and failed to update the EZ-Pass account) and I was sent a toll by plate bill in the mail. There were numerous very frustrating phone calls to get it sorted out, so I don't recommend moving the transponder from vehicle to vehicle with EZ-Pass as you could have this issue. I think the Sun Pass Pro website actually says that you can move the transponder with you from vehicle to vehicle. I hope this is helpful.

Sunpass give you a discount over cash/plate tolls… even if you use it 1 time. I believe if you say live in Orlando and drive on all the toll roads daily, there is another discount on top of the regular discount but only if use a Sunpass.

Sunpass pro, the movable device, works as an ezpass. Both the pro and the regular transponder work in Georgia as a Peachpass, and in several other states’ systems. See https://www.sunpass.com/en/about/aboutsunpass.shtml

[QUOTE=Bill14564;2377514]It looks like Uni is by EPass ( not EZ Pass).

Thanks for the clarification. Still like Uni. Works just fine except TX. Texas is a whole other country.

How much discount, do you know? Do you have a link that lists the discount levels based on useage? I couldn't find it on the Sunpass website.

Sunpass is good on the express lanes going through the Atlanta area. I can’t figure why more states don’t use more toll roads to more the ever growing traffic. After all it’s the people using the toll roads that pay for them. Nashville Tennessee could use a toll road to move the traffic along there for sure. Let me know if you can find a way to dodge gas taxes.

What do they with all gas tax money that’s got to be in trillions, we’ll maybe billions now being electric cars don’t get taxed.

Here is the AI explanation --
 

how do toll discounts compare between e-pass and sun pass in florida?
Copilot
Both E-PASS and SunPass offer toll discounts compared to paying by cash or receiving a bill by mail1. Here are some key points to consider:
1. E-PASS: Operated by the Central Florida Expressway Authority, E-PASS is accepted on all toll roads in Florida2. It offers a discount on tolls, and you can replenish your account online, by phone, or at retail locations2.
2. SunPass: Managed by the Florida Turnpike Enterprise, SunPass is also accepted on all toll roads in Florida2. It provides similar toll discounts and allows for easy account management through various methods12.
In essence, both systems offer comparable toll discounts and convenience3. The choice between them often comes down to personal preference or which one is more convenient for your travel routes3.
Do you have a specific route or area in Florida you're curious about?
1www.sun-sentinel.com2thinkrealstate.com3www.orlandosentine l.com
You
how much is the discount? and how does it compare to the visitor toll pass discount from MCO?
Copilot
Here's a comparison of the discounts offered by E-PASS, SunPass, and the Visitor Toll Pass from Orlando International Airport (MCO):
E-PASS
• Discount: Up to 25% on tolls for frequent users (35+ transactions per month)1.
• Additional Savings: Under the 2024 Toll Relief Program, users with 35+ transactions per month receive a 50% credit on tolls2.
SunPass
• Discount: Up to 25% on tolls compared to cash payments3.
• Additional Savings: Similar to E-PASS, SunPass users with 35+ transactions per month receive a 50% credit on tolls under the 2024 Toll Relief Program4.
Visitor Toll Pass (MCO)
• Discount: 23% off the listed toll rate5. For example, a $2 toll would be reduced to $1.545.
• Convenience: No daily rental fee, and you can download the app and link a credit card6.
In summary, while E-PASS and SunPass offer similar discounts and additional savings through the Toll Relief Program, the Visitor Toll Pass provides a slightly lower discount but is specifically designed for convenience for visitors using rental cars at MCO.
Does this help clarify the differences for you?
1www.wftv.com2www.cfxway.com3floridasturnpike.com4 www.sunpass.com5touringplans.com6www.clickorlando. com
You
you say 'up to 25%' for frequent users. what about non-frequent users?
Copilot
For non-frequent users, the discounts are slightly lower:
E-PASS
• Non-Frequent Users: Users with 40-79 transactions per month receive a 20% discount on tolls1.
SunPass
• Non-Frequent Users: Users with 40-79 transactions per month receive a 20% credit to their SunPass account2.
So, even if you're not a frequent user, you can still benefit from some savings with both E-PASS and SunPass. Does this help clarify things?
1www.clickorlando.com2www.floridatoday.com
You
what about 1-39 transactions per month?
Copilot
For users with 1-39 transactions per month, neither E-PASS nor SunPass offers a discount12. The discounts start at 40 transactions per month with a 20% credit for both E-PASS and SunPass3.
Does this help clarify the discount structure for you?
1www.cfxway.com2www.sunpass.com3www.abcactionnews. com
You
does the visitor toll pass offer discounts on fewer than 40 transactions per month?
Copilot
The Visitor Toll Pass from Orlando International Airport (MCO) offers a 23% discount on tolls regardless of the number of transactions per month1. This discount is available to all users, making it a convenient option for visitors who may not be frequent toll road users.
Does this help answer your question?
1visitortollpass.com
You
getting there. Among e-pass, sun pass, and visitor toll pass, what is my best option if I have fewer than 40 transactions per month and travel mostly florida turnpike?
Copilot
Given your travel pattern on the Florida Turnpike and fewer than 40 transactions per month, the Visitor Toll Pass would likely be your best option1. Here's why:
• Visitor Toll Pass: Offers a 23% discount on tolls regardless of the number of transactions per month12. It's specifically designed for convenience for visitors and doesn't require a daily rental fee1.
While E-PASS and SunPass offer discounts starting at 40 transactions per month, the Visitor Toll Pass provides consistent savings without the need to reach a higher transaction threshold.
Does this help you decide?
1cartipsdaily.com2www.sunpass.com
You
do sun pass and e-pass have a 'daily rental fee' or monthly maintenance fee?
Copilot
SunPass and E-PASS do not have a daily rental fee1. However, there are some fees to be aware of:
SunPass
• No daily rental fee1.
• Monthly Maintenance Fee: There is no monthly maintenance fee for SunPass12.
E-PASS
• No daily rental fee1.
• Monthly Maintenance Fee: There is no monthly maintenance fee for E-PASS12.
So, neither system has a daily rental fee or a monthly maintenance fee. You only pay for the tolls you use.
Does this help clarify things for you?
1www.sunpass.com2www.reddit.com
You
thank you
Copilot
You're welcome! If you ever have more questions or need more advice, you know where to find me. Safe travels! 🚗💨
You
what are the toll discounts for sun pass in florida?
Copilot
SunPass offers several toll discounts in Florida, especially for frequent users1. Here's a breakdown:
General Discounts
• Cash vs. SunPass: SunPass users always pay the lowest toll amount compared to cash payments2.
Toll Relief Program (Starting April 1, 2024)
• 35+ Transactions per Month: Users with 35 or more transactions per month receive a 50% credit on tolls1.
• 40-79 Transactions per Month: Users with 40-79 transactions per month receive a 20% credit to their SunPass account3.
• 80+ Transactions per Month: Users with 80 or more transactions per month receive a 25% credit each month3.
Visitor Toll Pass (MCO)
• 23% Discount: Regardless of the number of transactions, the Visitor Toll Pass offers a 23% discount on tolls42.
These discounts make SunPass a great option for frequent travelers on Florida toll roads. Does this help clarify the discounts for you?
1floridaphoenix.com2www.sunpass.com3www.flgov.com4 www.sunpass.com
You
you're saying the more transactions, the smaller the discount? is that right?
Copilot
No, that's not the case. I misspoke earlier. Here's the accurate breakdown for SunPass:
• 35+ Transactions per Month: Users receive a 50% credit on their tolls under the 2024 Toll Relief Program.
• 1-39 Transactions per Month: Users pay the standard toll rate with no additional discounts.
The higher your transaction count, the larger your discount, making SunPass more beneficial for frequent travelers.
Does this clear things up for you?
You
what is a 'transaction'?
Copilot
A "transaction" in the context of tolls refers to each time your vehicle passes through a toll point. It could be a toll plaza, an electronic toll gantry, or any spot where a toll is charged. Each pass-through counts as one transaction. So, if you travel through multiple toll points in a day, each one is a separate transaction.
Hope that clears things up! Anything else I can help with?
You
are you sure it's 35+ transactions per month for a 50% discount? Before you told me it's 40+ for a 25% discount. Which is correct?
Copilot
Apologies for the confusion. The accurate information under the 2024 Toll Relief Program for both E-PASS and SunPass is as follows:
• 35+ Transactions per Month: Receive a 50% credit on tolls.
This discount applies to all toll roads across Florida. My earlier mention of the 40+ transactions was a mistake. Thanks for catching that! Any other toll questions you need answered?
You
I was told that "Sunpass give you a discount over cash/plate tolls… even if you use it 1 time". Is this true, my Copilot friend? Last time I asked, you told me there is no discount until you reach 35 transactions.
Copilot
You're right, and I apologize for the confusion earlier. SunPass users do indeed save money on tolls compared to cash or plate tolls, even with just one use1. SunPass always offers the lowest toll rate compared to TOLL-BY-PLATE, so you'll save money every time you use it, regardless of the number of transactions2.
Thanks for pointing that out! Does this help clarify things?
1floridasturnpike.com2www.sunpass.com
You
looking for a chart of the amount of discount over cash pay by using sunpass for florida toll roads according to amount of useage
Copilot
Here's a chart summarizing the discounts offered by SunPass compared to cash/plate tolls based on usage:
Number of Transactions per Month Discount
1-34 No additional discount, but always lower than cash/plate tolls
35+ 50% credit on tolls
This means that even with just one transaction, you'll still pay less with SunPass compared to paying by cash or plate. The 50% credit applies once you reach 35 transactions in a month.
Does this help clarify the discounts for you?
You
for 1-34 transactions, what is the discount over cash/plate tolls?
Copilot
For 1-34 transactions per month, SunPass users do not receive an additional discount beyond the standard toll rate. However, SunPass always offers a lower toll rate compared to cash or plate tolls, even for a single transaction.
So, while there isn't a specific percentage discount for 1-34 transactions, you'll still save money compared to paying by cash or plate.
Does this help clarify things?
You
no, i still don't understand. you're not making sense.
Copilot
Alright, let's clear this up.
SunPass gives you a discount on every toll compared to paying by cash or plate, no matter how many tolls you go through.
1. 1-34 transactions: You're still paying less than you would with cash or TOLL-BY-PLATE, though there's no additional percentage off beyond this built-in discount.
2. 35+ transactions: You get an extra 50% credit on your tolls.
Put simply: With every single toll, SunPass is cheaper than cash. Once you hit 35 in a month, it's cheaper still. Does this make things clearer?
You
"SunPass gives you a discount on every toll compared to paying by cash or plate...". My question is how much of a discount is it?
Copilot
Got it! Thanks for your patience.
With SunPass, you save an average of 25% on tolls compared to paying by cash or TOLL-BY-PLATE1. This discount applies to every toll you pay, regardless of the number of transactions.
Does this help clarify things?
1cartipsdaily.com
You
You said "For 1-34 transactions per month, SunPass users do not receive an additional discount beyond the standard toll rate". Now you say there is a 25% discount. I still don't get it.
Copilot
Here’s the deal: SunPass users always pay less than those who pay by cash or TOLL-BY-PLATE, right from the first toll.
So, even if you only pass through one toll gate, you’re already saving money compared to cash. That savings, on average, is about 25% less per toll.
Where it gets special is if you hit 35 transactions a month: then you get an extra 50% credit on top of the already-lower SunPass rate. But you don’t need to hit 35 to save; you’re saving from the get-go.
Does this clear things up?
You
When you refer to 'standard toll rate', is that different from cash/plate toll?
Copilot
My bad for the confusion. When I say "standard toll rate," I mean the cash or TOLL-BY-PLATE rate.
• Cash/TOLL-BY-PLATE: The higher rate people pay without SunPass.
• SunPass Rate: About 25% less than the cash rate, regardless of the number of transactions.
So, with SunPass, you're always getting a discount compared to the cash/plate toll rate. Hope this clears it up!
You
But you said earlier, "For 1-34 transactions per month, SunPass users do not receive an additional discount beyond the standard toll rate". Was that an incorrect statement?
Copilot
You're right, and I apologize for any confusion. Here's the straight scoop:
• SunPass Rate: Always offers a discount compared to the cash/plate toll rate, which is around 25% less, regardless of how many transactions you have.
• 35+ Transactions: You get an additional 50% credit on top of the already discounted SunPass rate.
So, even with just one transaction, you're paying less than you would with cash or plate toll. Once you hit 35 transactions, you get even more savings with the 50% credit.
Hope this clears everything up!
You
i was told that "sunpass give you a discount over cash/plate tolls… even if you use it 1 time". is this true, my copilot friend? last time i asked, you told me there is no discount until you reach 35 transactions.
Copilot
Absolutely true, my friend. From the very first toll, SunPass offers a discount over the cash/plate tolls. The 25% discount I mentioned applies whether it's your first toll of the month or your fiftieth. Once you hit 35 transactions, you get an additional 50% credit on top of that. So you're saving right from the start, no waiting required. Clearer now? 😊

Interesting about MA EZPass versus Sunpass in the same vehicle

We are currently driving down, and toll plazas are saying EZPass charged, OK, good.
but not showing up on the MA EZpass account, including MA Pike when the transponder is on the windshield
However, the sun pass in the truck bed under an aluminum cover is getting charged in Delaware,

And once, in NJ, there is a charge for a bridge on both transponders on the garden state parkway

no idea what is going on. . unless the MA transponder failed, the toll agency looked up the plate,
and charged the first account it sees, which is what happened when the battery did fail.

Or are MA holiday weeks free? as the MA transponder worked in October in NH.

So confused. . . . .

The friggin sun pass has a relentless ability to charge you for simply existing. Put it in a mylar bag and wrap it in aluminum foil and it still registers. Now that Florida finally accepts EZPass, I canceled our sun pass and put it under a swift sledgehammer swing. Safe travels and we’ll be right behind ya!

Oh yes there is a $1 monthly fee for NJ EZ-pass.



QUOTE=KAM+6;2377271]There is no monthly fee for Ez pass either.[/QUOTE]

In spit of the fact it says that the Sun Pass Pro doesn't work in Texas, we found that it did even on the toll road around Houston where there were signs threatening huge fines if you weren't using a specific Texas based pass. The Texas tolls were on our regular monthly Sun Pass Pro bill.