Originally Posted by
IAHtraveler
Annoying to say the least. One way I've found to reduce the burden: grab a toll transponder. I have one for EZPass that never leaves my work bag.
Seconding this, but if you go this route keep records!
I had a long trip (22 days) which started and ended in Orlando. I knew I'd have at least a couple of days of running around to do near the end of the trip, and sod carrying rolls of quarters to pay all the tolls!
Checked out the cost of National's PlatePass ... $19.75 max per rental period plus tolls. Made more sense to me to spend the extra $0.25 and just buy a SunPass - the one that suctioncups to the inside of the windshield.
Left the airport, went to the nearest Walgreens and picked one up. Created and funded my account and attached the pass while sitting in the parking lot.
All went well.
Except for the ~$90 charge that appeared on my bill two months later from PlatePass.
The reason?
Per the PlatePass user agreement :
Originally Posted by Cunning Legal Minds
Participation is automatic.
Opt-in decision is made when the driver elects to use EXPRESS, SunPass ONLY, E-PASS ONLY or LeeWay ONLY lanes.
Lol those sneaky sons of b--!
A quick email to Amex detailing the purchasing and funding of the Sunpass device as well as the list of all the tolls paid by the device (including the one time I used a SunPass ONLY lane) whisked the charge away.
I have to wonder just how many other tourists are unknowingly shafted by this system...