China-linked firm gets EZ pass contract in New Jersey, former senator calls it 'worse' than TikTok

Published On Feb 5, 2025, 6:00 AM

The recent awarding of a $1.73 billion E-ZPass contract for the New Jersey Turnpike to TransCore, a subsidiary of Singapore's ST Engineering, has raised national security concerns due to the company's ties to the Chinese government. Conduent, the previous contractor, is appealing the decision, arguing that sensitive data from users could be vulnerable to foreign access. Concerns have been amplified by connections between Temasek Holdings, the parent company of ST Engineering, and Chinese officials associated with the Communist Party. Critics warn that this situation may expose sensitive vehicle and user data to potential surveillance or misuse by foreign governments.