Golden Gate Bridge goes to digital toll system

Published March 27, 2013 4:00am ET



SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Drivers approaching the majestic Golden Gate Bridge experienced something new on Wednesday– no human toll collectors.

The workers were removed in favor of cheaper and faster electronic transponders, and a camera system that photographs every license plate that comes through, mailing an invoice to each motorist who doesn’t prepay.

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