NextPass

NextPass launched as a solution for the millions of American drivers who use toll roads occasionally but balk at the upfront costs and hardware requirements of traditional transponder systems. As of 2026, it covers 19 US states including Florida, Texas, Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania — the states where toll roads are most prevalent. The concept is elegantly simple: add your license plate and a valid payment method, then drive. When your plate is detected at a toll plaza, NextPass is billed by the toll authority and passes that charge to your card, adding a small convenience fee. No transponder to buy ($15–$30), no deposit to lock up ($25 with E-ZPass), no sticker on your windshield. The app itself is clean and functional — you can see every toll charge, review your history, add or remove vehicles, and update payment methods in seconds. Where NextPass shines brightest is for two specific user types: frequent travelers who rent cars and road trippers who occasionally drive through toll states. For these users, a transponder is wasteful and expensive. For daily commuters who hit the same toll road twice a day, every day, the per-transaction convenience fee will eventually exceed what a transponder would cost — making NextPass less competitive for that segment. Customer service has received mixed reviews in app stores, with some users reporting delays in dispute resolution, though the core app functionality scores consistently high.