In case you take the Kansas Turnpike and notice higher tolls, there’s a reason for that.
This is the day higher tolls go into effect, with cash drivers paying more than those using K-TAG. Turnpike Authority Communications Director Rachel Bell:
K-TAG customers will see an increase, but the Turnpike Authority has structured its fee schedule so K-TAG customers will save anywhere from 18 percent to 25 percent off the cash price. K-TAG tolls for passenger vehicles could be as much as 25 percent below cash tolls. For commercial vehicles, the savings could be as much as 18 percent.
There are several reasons for the rate increase, including results from a recent customer satisfaction survey, the KTA’s financial model and anticipated traffic for fiscal 2019. Upcoming projects include removing gates for more K-TAG lanes, building highway-speed toll lanes in Topeka and near the Oklahoma border and increased compatibility with toll roads in other states.
