Originally Posted by
jackal
Not to take this too far off-topic, but it's worth mentioning that picking up a transponder yourself to avoid having to use the rental company's is generally pretty easy--and that avoids the whole scam entirely. FWIW, I carry three toll passes with me:
EZ-Pass allows multiple accounts from different issuing authorities. If you want the NY State discounts in addition to MA, you can open and get a transponder from the MTA or NYS Thruway.
Ya a pain to switch tags into and out of those bags but in the long run worth it to me and I don't even own a car.