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Customer Complaints Summary
- 170 total complaints in the last 3 years.
- 40 complaints closed in the last 12 months.
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Initial Complaint
Date:11/16/2023
Type:Service or Repair IssuesStatus:ResolvedMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
Better Business Bureau:
I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.
Sincerely,
***********************Business Response
Date: 12/05/2023
The customer was contacted on 12/4/2023. He agreed that the issue was previously resolved.Initial Complaint
Date:11/14/2023
Type:Product IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
Dear ***/*****,I am writing to file a formal complaint against SunPass for unresolved issues pertaining to incorrect toll charges and unsatisfactory customer service. Despite my efforts to resolve this matter directly with SunPass, the situation remains unresolved, prompting me to seek assistance from the Better Business Bureau.Account Information:ACCOUNT # ********* Summary of Complaint:As attached, I was erroneously charged a series of tolls on a rental car. I had correctly set the start and end dates for the toll transponder usage, from 8/29 to 9/4. However, upon returning the rental car, I inadvertently left the transponder in the vehicle and was still charged despite my careful planning.I immediately updated my account information to report the transponder as lost and modified the vehicle information accordingly. Despite these proactive steps, SunPass has refused to acknowledge their error and process a refund for the charges incurred during the period the transponder was out of my possession.Previous Correspondence with SunPass:I contacted SunPass customer service and was advised to file a dispute. However, their response dated 09/12/2023 stated that they would not adjust the charges, citing it as the users responsibility to report a transponder as lost or stolen. I believe this is an unfair assessment of the situation, given my immediate action to update my account information upon realizing the transponder was left in the rental vehicle.Resolution Sought:I respectfully request a full refund of the $40 charged to my account. This amount represents the toll fees charged during a period when I should not have been held responsible for the transponder.I trust that the Better Business Bureau will understand the unfair nature of these charges and the lack of appropriate customer service from **********************. I look forward to a swift and fair resolution to this matter.Thank you for your attention to this issue.*********,******Business Response
Date: 11/29/2023
We are currently working toward a resolution with the customer.Business Response
Date: 12/05/2023
Customer wished to escalate this matter to Manager level. I have left him a voice mail message 12/01/23, 12/04/23 and 12/05/23. Left my name and number each time. We have not yet been able to speak with this customer about his concernBusiness Response
Date: 12/08/2023
Customer wished to speak with a Manager as he did not accept the answer he was initially given. The details of the account were re-reviewed and our response to the customer was conveyed on 12/8/2 in writing .Initial Complaint
Date:10/30/2023
Type:Sales and Advertising IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
I am unsure what this message means. I have had a SunPass for over a year. I also opted for the auto-replenish option. If SunPass has an agreement with EZPass, SunPass should be rectifying this. Instead I get to be on the phone for several hours with each organization hoping to speak to a representative only for them to tell me to speak to the other organization.Business Response
Date: 10/31/2023
Contacted customer and State of ******** ********************** on behalf of customer on 10/31/2023. Pending both responses.Initial Complaint
Date:10/28/2023
Type:Service or Repair IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
I called in today to pay on my Sunpass Account, I talked to a first person who I did not catch his name who told me that managers, and supervisors do not work on the weekends, and he was not able to help me satisfy mine or my wife's sunpass account. i then called in and talked to a second person named Q who sent me to a manager, and the manager *** sat and traumatized me about the passing of my wife, and asked me what kind of person would want to keep their deceased wife on their accounts. He furthermore asked why I would want my deceased wife on my Sunpass Account. the experience today has made me very suidicial because I am trying to keep my wife's memory alive, and it appears that no one understands why I want to do that. It almost seems like I am commiting a sin by wanting to keep my wife's memory alive.Business Response
Date: 10/31/2023
10/30/2023 - contacted customer by phone and email
10/31/2023 - communicated with customer and provided a resolution.
Initial Complaint
Date:10/26/2023
Type:Billing IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
Invoices on 08/07/23, 09/07/23, 10/07/23 totaling $39 are requiring payment for a car / license plate that I don't own, or am I associated with. I don't live in ** (state its registered) nor have I ever lived there nor do I live in **. I live in Colorado. Payment is required at threat of being sent to collections which would be problematic for me as a DoD contractor. I have tried to talk to a human on the phone 6-7 times with no success, only being sent back to their website to file a dispute. Which I have also done three time with no satisfactory response. I have requested legal documentation for how they are associating the license plate in question to me to no avail. This is extortion.Business Response
Date: 11/09/2023
Customer satisified with the resolution and service provided.Initial Complaint
Date:10/21/2023
Type:Product IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
In July I was in ******* using my SunPass with a rental vehicle GA license plate ********, using my transponder. When I returned home and received my statement I found $18.14 in charges for another vehicle GA CTX-**** billed by way of camera vs. transponder. I called SunPass and spoke with a customer service representative who could care about my concerns. I tried back to no avail. I disputed the wrong charges with my credit card company as I did not want to pay tolls for someone else. They awarded me the refund of $20.00 which was used to replenish my SunPass account. ********************** then took the $20.00 and the $18.14 leaving my account with a negative $5.63. This is unfair business practice!! I contacted SunPass again and spoke with a supervisor who advised me I needed to send in the rental agreement which I did on 10/10 and to date it has not been corrected. I attempted to resolve on 7/24 with a photo of the plate on my vehicle and the rental agreement (which when I called on 10/10 the supervisor lied to me and said they didnt have, after the representative who transferred me to him told me he did), which was provided on 7/26. I reached back out on 7/29and no response, again on 9/6 and 9/7 without an answer. I again reached out on 10/10 and 10/18, and Im still out $38.14. Im seeking resolution for the full amount of $38.14 to be credited by SunPass to my account. I have all emails sent if needed!Business Response
Date: 10/23/2023
We contacted the customer and reached a mutually satisfactory conclusion.Initial Complaint
Date:10/10/2023
Type:Product IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
I used a toll going to ****** **, paid going, paid coming back. I received a bill saying I didn't pay. I had a friend in my car, and I paid by cash. I called the Dot today, and they said I didn't pay. I filled a dispute today with SunPass, then I had to file another one, due to me giving them the wrong date when I used the toll. They sent me a picture of my car, after I stopped and payed the cashier. It looks like I didn't even stop. I did stop going and coming, I asked them to look at the video showing them that I paid both cashiers.The date I used the Toll was August 28th, 2023. I've read up on this company, and they have a class action suit, and the people that did pay, how they lost their licenses. This is a faulty system, and our government is allowing this. I have 10 days to respond, or to pay this bill. It's not because I don't have ****, it's the principal, that I stopped, did what is right, and payed it. My friend that was with me is contacting ******************** tomorrow, this company needs to be looked into, and fix their faulty system. I don't want to loose my license especially when, I did the right thing. I know that people have gone through tolls, and not paid them. By them putting up cameras should stop this, but why didn't I get credited for paying. Did the money go into someone's pocket. I'm getting punished, for being honest. Thank you, ***************************, formerly DragonBusiness Response
Date: 10/11/2023
The customer's concern was addressed. Customer was grateful for the service and information provided.Initial Complaint
Date:10/09/2023
Type:Billing IssuesStatus:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
Complaint: 20716246
I am rejecting this response because: the business that i filed the complaint against did not resolve the matter. How can you give a license plate to someone, where the plate number already has existing toll fees? Then you are asking me to pay someone else's toll fee that is associated with a person who had the plate number prior to me.This plate was issued to me by the county on 6/23/23 when I was at the collier county tax collector. The toll violation occurred more than one month before the plate was issued to me. How can you ask me to pay for someone else's toll fees.
Even after disputing the invoice several times, Sunpass kept on harassing me and sending me someone else's bill. I have spent more than **************************************************************** the process while fighting this matter. I am simply asking for compensation since they committed such a gross error. The county kept on telling sunpass that it was not my bill, but sunpass insisted on sending the bill to me every month for 4 months.
sary information to prove that I was not the owner of the vehicle in question. I was assured by your representative that the issue would be resolved promptly and that no further collection attempts would be made. I also spoke to the collier county tax collector who issued me my most recent plate. The tax collectors e-mail: ************************/ phone ************. This plate was issued to me on 6/23 by the ************ tax collector in Collier County. The toll violation occurred on 5/24 when I was not an owner of the plate. However, despite my efforts to clarify this matter and your assurances of resolution, I continued to receive collection notices and unjustified demands for payment from SunPass. These unwarranted collection attempts have caused me considerable distress and anxiety. Additionally, it has negatively impacted my credit score. I believe a fair and reasonable amount to cover the damages caused by this situation is $8,500.
Sincerely,
*************************Business Response
Date: 10/11/2023
Customer concern was resolved to the best of our abilityBusiness Response
Date: 10/19/2023
Customer concern was addressed.Initial Complaint
Date:10/06/2023
Type:Service or Repair IssuesStatus:ResolvedMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
Cannot review invoice. I recently paid about $400 dollars this month on a recent invoice where my tolls aren't current and what I mean by that is the dates are not posting to the current date. And when I do pay, it's seems I am paying the same old dates and the system keep posting tolls that have been paid. This is not only an issue with me, some other Customers have this same issue. Especially with MDX when my sun pass is supposed to take care of that as well.Business Response
Date: 10/13/2023
The customer was contacted, and the issue was resolved to her satisfaction.Customer Answer
Date: 10/13/2023
Better Business Bureau:I finally received a call back from **** from Sunpass transportation, for the last couple of days she has been contacting the wrong number and reaching out to my Spouse and my Spouse could not verify which number to provide to me due to different numbers calling him. Finally, **** responded back to me via email and we were able to discuss what was going on my account.
The issue was my account was on auto pay for some time and then it was remove due to issue with Sun pass posting of my tolls, they were not updated and posted late and I also removed vehicles because my 2011 Scion Tc was a total loss in 2021 and I got a new car which was the 2017 ****** Sentra, I was not aware the transporter was an issue as no one let me know of this until I spoke to ***** She advise I should not have gotten a invoice since I have Sun pass and due to me paying my invoices on time, it did not reflect on my Sun Pass account but instead went to unpaid tolls which cause all updated payment I sent to Sun pass to have this error on their end. She had to fix this matter and credit/refund my account today she said $805.55. I currently have only $489 and she is still processing $300 and something. What I also did was updated my account back to auto pay with my Master Card ending in 1140.
This matter should have been address back around 2019 and no one from Sun Pass taken the time to figure this out until 2023 in October. If it wasn't for BBB I would not have the help I needed and I am grateful for it, I have multiple email response of this issue and the employee continuously ignore my concerns and their system kept auto posting unpaid tolls that aren't up to date.
I am not going to have to be on top of this company, they make me have trust issue with them and their system.
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Customer Answer
Date: 10/13/2023
Better Business Bureau:
I finally received a call back from **** from Sunpass transportation, for the last couple of days she has been contacting the wrong number and reaching out to my Spouse and my Spouse could not verify which number to provide to me due to different numbers calling him. Finally, **** responded back to me via email and we were able to discuss what was going on my account.
The issue was my account was on auto pay for some time and then it was remove due to issue with Sun pass posting of my tolls, they were not updated and posted late and I also removed vehicles because my 2011 Scion Tc was a total loss in 2021 and I got a new car which was the 2017 ****** Sentra, I was not aware the transporter was an issue as no one let me know of this until I spoke to ****. She advise I should not have gotten a invoice since I have Sun pass and due to me paying my invoices on time, it did not reflect on my Sun Pass account but instead went to unpaid tolls which cause all updated payment I sent to Sun pass to have this error on their end. She had to fix this matter and credit/refund my account today she said $805.55. I currently have only $489 and she is still processing $300 and something. What I also did was updated my account back to auto pay with my Master Card ending in 1140.
This matter should have been address back around 2019 and no one from Sun Pass taken the time to figure this out until 2023 in October. If it wasn't for BBB I would not have the help I needed and I am grateful for it, I have multiple email response of this issue and the employee continuously ignore my concerns and their system kept auto posting unpaid tolls that aren't up to date.
I am not going to have to be on top of this company, they make me have trust issue with them and their system.
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