MACKINAW CITY, Mich. — Starting this fall, Canadian currency will no longer be accepted at the Mackinac Bridge.
The Mackinac Bridge Authority says they met last week and decided to no longer accept Canadian currency starting October 1.
The Mackinac Bridge Authority director tells FOX 17 that Canadian customers will be able to continue using a MacPass or use credit/debit payment methods, such as Apple Pay.
The director says these give a much more favorable rate of exchange.
We're told the Mackinac Bridge takes in about $4,000 in Canadian currency every month, but the bridge director says they've been getting complaints about the high exchange rate.
So, last week the board decided to do away with loonies and toonies and push guests to other payment options.
The change takes effect on October 1.
