Illinois drivers gets no I-pass break from I-Zoom

It seems that the legislators decision to grant favoritism to Indiana drivers on the new toll roads has upset the state of Illinois. According to Chicago Tribune, the ITR privatization agreement does not provide a discount for I-Pass users. Indiana I-Zoom program offers a discount only to Indiana users. This slight by Indiana legislators has left a battle between Illinois and the ITR Concessions Company.

In what may be recorded under the heading I-PASS versus I-Zoom, Illinois and Indiana are feuding over what to charge tollway drivers who use transponders.

On June 1, the Indiana Toll Road will activate its electronic toll system, called I-Zoom. Drivers using its transponders will get a 40 percent discount over those who pay cash in Indiana. They also would get a 50 percent discount when using Illinois toll roads.

But I-PASS users driving the Indiana Toll Road won't get a discount, and on Thursday Illinois officials threatened to retaliate by withdrawing the discounts Indiana drivers already are enjoying on Illinois tollways.

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