Toll increase goes into effect for several Delaware River bridges

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A toll increase is now in effect for drivers crossing the Delaware River.

The toll for the Ben Franklin, Betsy Ross, Commodore Barry and Walt Whitman bridges is going from $5 to $6.

"I think it's crazy, it's ridiculous we're already paying so much already in taxes as it is," said Lauren Cozzi, of South Philadelphia.

"I'm really upset right now," said Adnan Malik, of Pennsauken, NJ.

The Delaware River Port Authority says these funds will go towards bridge maintenance, operational costs, plus hiring and retaining additional police officers.

The is the first toll increase in over a decade.