Pike tightens up discount program

The Globe reports that the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority is cracking down on scofflaws who illegally use discounted transponders to get through the Sumner Tunnel, paying 40 cents instead of $3.50, despite not living in East Boston or other sectors of the city that qualify for the discount.

In addition, A&M Limousine of East Boston reached a settlement with the Pike after it was discovered that employees were using personal transponders while driving limos for the company. A&M has to pony up $65,000.