Looking at job listings in my area, so many low wage jobs, and this area is SUPER expensive to live in, plus bridge fees if you cross a bridge. Makes my little dead end library job seem just fine (despite the bridge toll going up again- $8.50).
I have such feeling about all this, and our $400 heating bill.
Fuck Fastrak (bridge toll) and fuck PG&E (our only energy provider option). Add my age, and gimpy body…. wtf? Turn to crime?
I’m ok, but meanwhile my partner who should be retired, and needs to be retired, is carrying the weight.
Working from home as an elder, you really can’t live in the dark with no heat. It could be worse, but this is cruel.
#poverty #USa #aging #fastrak #pge

Just saw a generated ad for FasTrak. Cats, and bunnies, and parrots driving cars.

#FasTrak #AISlop

@Lilmikesf
Make sure you go to bayareafastrak.org, not .com! The .com one is apparently a scam

#fastrak #bayareaFastrak #fastrakbayarea

Sez here yer old #SF #BayArea #bridgetoll #FasTrak tag will soon expire. Mine wasn't working last night... Here’s apparently how to get a new one ...

https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/fastrak-tag-expires-21027621.php

Harris County Toll Road Authority fields thousands of calls about text message scams

The fraudulent text message asserts that the receiver must follow a link to pay outstanding "FastTrak Lane" tolls to avoid fines and maintain their driver's license. FasTrak, which has a slightly different spelling, is an electronic toll payment system used on California toll roads. Texans pay tolls through services like TxTag, EZ Tag and TollTag.

Houston Public Media
If you go to the actual #fastrak website (fastrak.org), here's what they say:
Note all #California folks: there's a phishing scam going around about overdue #fastrak payment:
Another year, another #fastrak toll increase to cross Bay Area bridges.Monopolies are illegal. HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

CA RxR 2.13: Bonus – Fastrak and Tolling (Part 1) https://caroutebyroute.org/2024/06/29/ca-rxr-2-13-bonus-fastrak-and-tolling-part-1/

Tom Fearer and I just did a wonderful two-part interview with Joe Rouse on ExpressLanes, Fastrak, and Tolling in California. The first part is now up on Spotify and on the podcast home.

#Fastrak #Tolling #ExpressLanes #Roadgeeking #California #Highways #Caltrans #Roads @CaltransDist3_bot @CaltransD4_bot @CaltransD5_bot @CaltransDist7_bot

Attention #BayArea! Scammers are texting fake #FasTrak toll collection notices! Don't be fooled!!!