E-ZPass + Tunnel Credits with Manhattan Tolling
Updated Nov 8, 2026
E-ZPass tunnel crossing credits and billing concern eligible crossings and the charges shown on an account. The 2026 Queens Midtown Tunnel toll is $7.46 per crossing with a New York E-ZPass, or $12.03 by Tolls by Mail, according to the MTA. True North VIP is a chauffeured car service based in New York City, serving Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island, Long Island, Westchester, New Jersey and Connecticut. From $172 for an EWR to Times Square Executive Sedan; book NYC airport car service online.
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E-ZPass + Tunnel Credits with Manhattan Tolling at a glance
| Detail | Answer |
|---|---|
| Planning detail | A tunnel credit reduces the CRZ charge when a qualifying vehicle uses an eligible crossing during peak hours with a valid E-ZPass linked to its plate. |
| Vehicles | Executive Sedan: 2 passengers; Luxury Sedan: 3; Executive SUV and Luxury SUV: 6 each; Executive Sprinter: 13; Jet Sprinter: 10. |
| Sprinter quotes | Executive and Jet Sprinters are quoted on request. |
| Pricing basis | Distance-based, taxes, tolls and fees included; gratuity optional. |
| How to book | Book online or call 888-887-0324, 24/7. |
Quick answers
What is a CRZ crossing credit on E-ZPass?
It's a credit that lowers a passenger car's CRZ charge when the car uses one of four eligible tunnels during peak hours with a valid E-ZPass linked to its plate. The tunnel toll, the CRZ charge and the credit post separately on the account.
Which crossings get a CRZ credit?
Four tunnels: the Lincoln Tunnel, the Holland Tunnel, the Queens-Midtown Tunnel and the Hugh L. Carey Tunnel, during peak hours with a valid linked E-ZPass. Lincoln Tunnel and Holland Tunnel credits apply on entry; Queens-Midtown Tunnel and Hugh L. Carey Tunnel credits can apply on entry or exit. The MTA publishes the credit amounts.
Do bridges into Manhattan get a CRZ credit?
No. Credits are limited to the four tunnels. The RFK and George Washington bridges are tolled but earn no passenger-car credit, and the Brooklyn Bridge earns no tunnel crossing credit either. A free bridge has no toll to credit, and a later entry onto CRZ local streets can still be charged.
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Queens Midtown Tunnel toll
The 2026 Queens Midtown Tunnel passenger-car rate is $7.46 per crossing with a New York Customer Service Center E-ZPass, $9.79 mid-tier, or $12.03 by Tolls by Mail. These Class 1 rates took effect January 4, 2026. A mispositioned New York tag can receive the mid-tier rate; a non-NYCSC E-ZPass pays the MTA Tolls by Mail rate.
| Crossing | Toll direction and agency | E-ZPass rate, passenger car | Tolls by Mail rate, passenger car |
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| Queens-Midtown Tunnel | MTA, per crossing | $7.46 NYCSC | $12.03 |
| Hugh L. Carey Tunnel | MTA, per crossing | $7.46 NYCSC | $12.03 |
| Lincoln Tunnel | Port Authority, entering New York only | $14.79 off-peak, $16.79 peak, NY/NJ E-ZPass | $23.30 |
| Holland Tunnel | Port Authority, entering New York only | $14.79 off-peak, $16.79 peak, NY/NJ E-ZPass | $23.30 |
| George Washington Bridge | Port Authority, entering New York only | $14.79 off-peak, $16.79 peak, NY/NJ E-ZPass | $23.30 |
The MTA mid-tier rate is $9.79. Port Authority lists a $19.55 mid-tier rate; its lower E-ZPass tolls apply to NY and NJ E-ZPass accounts. CRZ charges and credits post separately from tunnel tolls. See the NYC congestion pricing explained for zone details.
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An EWR-to-Manhattan trip may use Lincoln Tunnel, while Queens or Brooklyn trips may use Queens-Midtown or Hugh L. Carey. Explore Car Service to Newark Airport and congestion pricing for airport trips.
How Tunnel Credits Work
A tunnel credit reduces the CRZ charge when a qualifying vehicle uses an eligible crossing during peak hours with a valid E-ZPass linked to its plate.
The Double-Toll Prevention
A crossing credit offsets part of the passenger-car CRZ toll. The tunnel toll and CRZ charge post separately, followed by the eligible credit.
Credit Mechanics
Link the E-ZPass to the vehicle's plate. MTA equipment reads the tag or plate at CRZ entry; eligible credits appear later as separate account activity. CBDTP is the legacy name for the Central Business District Tolling Program; the current zone is CRZ.
Which Crossings Qualify
Four crossings can earn passenger-car CRZ credits: the Lincoln Tunnel, the Holland Tunnel, the Queens-Midtown Tunnel and the Hugh L. Carey Tunnel, with a valid linked E-ZPass during peak hours.
| Crossing | Operator | When a CRZ credit can apply |
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| Lincoln Tunnel | Port Authority | Peak period, valid linked E-ZPass |
| Holland Tunnel | Port Authority | Peak period, valid linked E-ZPass |
| Queens-Midtown Tunnel | MTA | Peak period, valid linked E-ZPass |
| Hugh L. Carey Tunnel | MTA | Peak period, valid linked E-ZPass |
Peak hours are weekdays 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. and weekends 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Lincoln Tunnel and Holland Tunnel credits apply on entry; Queens-Midtown Tunnel and Hugh L. Carey Tunnel credits can apply on entry or exit. The MTA publishes the credit amounts and limits for each vehicle class.
Why These Four
The MTA credit schedule covers two MTA tunnels, Queens-Midtown and Hugh L. Carey, plus two Port Authority tunnels, the Lincoln Tunnel and the Holland Tunnel.
RFK and George Washington Bridge are tolled, but do not earn passenger-car credits under this program. A later route entry into the CRZ can still be charged.
Credits for Passenger Cars vs For-Hire Vehicles
Passenger cars use a daily CRZ toll and may qualify for a crossing credit; enrolled for-hire vehicles use the per-trip charge plan instead of that standard daily toll. These are different billing systems.
Passenger Cars
Only peak entries with a valid E-ZPass linked to the plate can earn a tunnel crossing credit. The parent guide explains the passenger car CRZ charge schedule and Tolls by Mail treatment.
For-Hire Vehicles (FHVs)
Eligible enrolled for hire vehicles use the per trip charge plan rather than the standard passenger car daily toll. Do not treat the passenger car crossing credit table as a credit for that separate billing system.
For Car Service Clients
True North VIP displays a distance-priced fare before booking; MTA applies any eligible crossing credit to the vehicle's toll account separately.
You Do Not Need Your Own E-ZPass
You can book without a personal E-ZPass. See the Newark Airport pickup guide for its meeting point, or Manhattan car service for destination service.
Why This Matters
An MTA account can show the tunnel charge, CRZ charge and later credit as separate activity. Enter passenger and bag counts when booking because luggage capacity depends on the vehicle.
| Vehicle class | Passenger capacity |
|---|---|
| Executive Sedan | Up to 2 |
| Luxury Sedan | Up to 3 |
| Executive SUV | Up to 6 |
| Luxury SUV | Up to 6 |
| Executive Sprinter | 13 |
| Jet Sprinter | 10 |
Sprinters are quoted on request. For rides between boroughs, see Queens car service and Car Service Brooklyn.
Common Routes and Credit Eligibility
A route can receive a crossing credit only through one of the four eligible tunnels, during peak hours, with a valid linked E-ZPass. These examples show how the public schedule applies.
| Example movement | Crossing | Passenger-car credit eligibility |
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| New Jersey into Midtown Manhattan | Lincoln Tunnel | Eligible during peak, valid linked E-ZPass |
| New Jersey into Lower Manhattan | Holland Tunnel | Eligible during peak, valid linked E-ZPass |
| Queens into East Midtown | Queens-Midtown Tunnel | Eligible during peak, valid linked E-ZPass |
| Brooklyn into Lower Manhattan | Hugh L. Carey Tunnel | Eligible during peak, valid linked E-ZPass |
| Upper Manhattan over the George Washington Bridge | George Washington Bridge | No crossing credit; a later CRZ entry can still be charged |
| Brooklyn over the Brooklyn Bridge | Brooklyn Bridge | No tunnel crossing credit; CRZ toll depends on the route into the zone |
For New Jersey service details, see New Jersey car service.
Crossings That Do Not Get Credits
Tunnel credits are limited to four named crossings; CRZ toll treatment depends on entry to local streets.
Free Bridges into the CRZ
Free bridges have no toll transaction to credit; the road connection after a bridge determines whether a CRZ charge applies. The parent guide covers excluded roads and charges for later local street entries.
George Washington Bridge
The George Washington Bridge sits outside the four credit-eligible crossings and enters upper Manhattan north of the CRZ boundary. A later entry onto CRZ local streets can still be charged; the Port Authority toll applies when entering New York.
60th Street Entry Points
A later entry onto CRZ local streets can create a charge even after a tunnel or bridge crossing. The parent guide covers the zone boundary, excluded roads and electronic entry detection.
All Tolls Included in Our Pricing
True North VIP prices by distance, with applicable tolls, taxes and fees included in the amount shown before booking.
What Is Included
Applicable tolls, taxes and fees are included in the price shown before you book. Gratuity is optional.
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Enter your pickup, destination, date, time, passenger count and bag count, then review the displayed price. Call True North VIP at 888-887-0324, 24/7, with questions about an airport ride or a tunnel route.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I get double-charged if I use a tunnel and enter the congestion zone?
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A qualifying peak-period crossing through the Lincoln Tunnel, Holland Tunnel, Queens-Midtown Tunnel or Hugh L. Carey Tunnel earns a credit against the $9 passenger-car CRZ toll; the MTA publishes the credit amounts. The vehicle needs a valid E-ZPass linked to its plate.
Do I need my own E-ZPass as a car service passenger?
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No, you do not need a personal E-ZPass to book a car service. True North VIP displays a ride price that includes taxes, tolls and fees before booking.
Does the George Washington Bridge get a tunnel credit?
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No, the George Washington Bridge is not one of the four credit-eligible crossings. A later entry into CRZ local streets can still create a CRZ charge.
Does the Brooklyn Bridge get a credit?
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No, the Brooklyn Bridge is not one of the four tunnel crossings in the credit program. Whether a CRZ toll applies depends on the road used to enter Manhattan local streets.
How does the Lincoln Tunnel credit work for Newark Airport trips?
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A passenger car entering New York through the Lincoln Tunnel can receive a peak-period CRZ credit, in the amount the MTA publishes, with a valid linked E-ZPass. The Port Authority tunnel toll is charged separately, and its toll is collected entering New York.
Do Tolls by Mail users get tunnel credits?
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No, crossing credits require a valid E-ZPass linked to the vehicle plate. Tolls by Mail bills use plate images, and the CRZ Tolls by Mail schedule has higher rates than the E-ZPass schedule.
Can I request a specific tunnel route to get a credit?
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You can ask about a route when booking. Eligibility depends on the crossing used, vehicle class, peak period and linked E-ZPass account.
Are tunnel tolls included in a True North VIP ride price?
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Yes, applicable tolls, taxes and fees are included in the distance-priced ride price shown before booking. Gratuity is optional.
How much is the Queens Midtown Tunnel toll in 2026?
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The Queens-Midtown Tunnel passenger-car rate is $7.46 with a New York E-ZPass, $9.79 at the MTA mid-tier rate, or $12.03 by Tolls by Mail. These are the MTA's tunnel tolls per crossing; the CRZ credit is a separate peak-period adjustment when eligibility conditions are met.
What is a CBD credit on an E-ZPass statement?
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CBD refers to the Central Business District, and CBDTP is the legacy name for the Central Business District Tolling Program. The current zone is called the Congestion Relief Zone, and an eligible tunnel credit can appear as separate account activity after the toll posts.
What are the CRZ toll plaza and exit plaza charges?
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CRZ uses electronic detection points rather than a staffed toll plaza, and the toll is triggered by entering the zone. Exiting the zone or remaining inside it does not by itself create a new CRZ entry charge.
How much is the congestion toll without E-ZPass?
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Without E-ZPass, passenger cars pay the MTA's Tolls by Mail rates, which are higher than the E-ZPass rates of $9 peak and $2.25 overnight. Crossing credits require a valid E-ZPass linked to the vehicle plate. Check the MTA's schedule for the vehicle class and travel period.
All tolls included, with crossing credits explained
Your distance-priced ride includes applicable tolls, taxes and fees; an eligible CRZ credit posts separately through MTA.
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