New E-ZPass fine targets improper mounting amid concerns over alleged Chinese-linked provider

NEW YORK, N.Y. — Drivers using E-ZPass at Port Authority crossings will now face a new Mid-Tier toll penalty if their tag is not properly mounted on the windshield — part of a July 6 rule change that has sparked backlash and renewed scrutiny over the program’s oversight.

The authority’s switch to Transcore, through a $1.7 billion contract with the overseas company whose key shareholders have ties to the Chinese Communist Party raised initial concerns last year when the announcement was made.

Now, drivers are concerned about being fined for not mounting their payment units properly in their vehicles…

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