tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955569682734184307.post-5557679112428136592008-05-10T08:11:00.003-04:002008-05-10T08:19:28.818-04:00Pike tightens up discount program<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.southofboston.net/specialreports/idtheft/images/bz20pikepic.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 244px; height: 162px;" src="http://www.southofboston.net/specialreports/idtheft/images/bz20pikepic.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">The Globe</span> reports that the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority is <a href="http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2008/05/10/turnpike_addresses_toll_abuse/">cracking down on scofflaws</a> who illegally use discounted transponders to get through the Sumner Tunnel, paying 40 cents instead of $3.50, despite not living in East Boston or other sectors of the city that qualify for the discount.<br /><br />In addition, A&M Limousine of East Boston reached a settlement with the Pike after it was discovered that employees were using personal transponders while driving limos for the company. A&M has to pony up $65,000.Jimbohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16952618158664674100noreply@blogger.com