In 2026, Massachusetts uses an All-Electronic Tolling (AET) system known as EZDriveMA, meaning there are no physical toll booths to stop at. For tourists, there are two primary high-value ways to pay. If you have an E-ZPass transponder from another state (like NY or NJ), it will work seamlessly on the Mass Pike and other toll roads, often at a discounted rate. If you do not have a transponder, the system uses "Pay By Plate" technology, where high-speed cameras capture your license plate and an invoice is mailed to the registered owner. A peer-to-peer "pro" tip: if you are using a rental car, ask about their toll policy first; many rental agencies charge a high-value "daily convenience fee" for using their plate-reading service. For the best value, you can create a temporary "Pay By Plate" account on the Mass.gov website before your trip to avoid the administrative surcharges that come with standard mailed invoices.