Thruway overcharges in Lackawanna after electronic toll reader issue If you're passing under the electronic toll readers on the overhead gantry where the Lackawanna toll barrier used to be, you might want to check your account. Author: Ron Plants Updated: 9:13 PM EDT June 17, 2021 BUFFALO, N.Y. — Many drivers here in Western New York were thrilled to see the toll barriers on the Thruway come down last year. But they may be less than thrilled to see errors, overcharges, and various other issues with the E-ZPass cashless tolling system. If you cruise on the Thruway with your E-ZPass tag properly attached, you're probably confident the cashless tolling system is accurately reading your tag number and charging the proper toll.