Are any MA residents getting the toll transponder?

[Paper Roses]

I have visited the Massdot web site to get particulars regarding the new requirement that we must have a transponder to use the Ma Pike, TW tunnel and the Tobin bridge or we are billed and charged more $$ for use. Since I use the toll roads and tunnel less than 6 times a year, I don't feel this is necessary for me. I understand there is a surcharge if you use any toll roads if you don't have this transponder. Nowhere can I find what the surcharge is. Anyone know?

https://www.massdot.state.ma.us/highway/TrafficTravelResources/EZPassMAProgram.aspx

Before signing up for this, I would like to know what I would pay if I don't sign up and install this.

Another intrusion and penalty, in my opinion.

[IllinoisBirdWatcher]

1. In Illinois cash tolls are double.

I got transponders when they first were installed and few people had them. They were paid for after 3 or 4 trips. And now most electronic toll plazas here are full-speed bypasses versus getting in the stop-and-go line at a toll booth to wait and pay double. Illinois had its own transponder system, but now has reciprocity with many other states. I have no idea how Massachusetts is implementing this, but they are sure worth it here. Good luck.

[Croney]

2. I don't know about the surcharge,

but we have it and would hate to be without it. Even if you just use it a few times a year, being able to bypass those long toll lines and zip right through the fast lane is well worth the initial bother of acquiring one. I'm in Mass.