" because the state didn’t have the workers"

Its actually because the workers are taking a shit. (using the bathroom, grabbing their food out of the fridge) Now - if you REALLY want to double the manpower at all these toll sites so that the booth NEVER has to go unattended... I'm sure the MTA would be happy to hike tolls charges by whatever massive amount it would take? This is the situation in Maine at least.

I'm sorry you have to take an extra step. I just asked about why they put the signs up instead of calling people lazy and understaffed. Turns out to be kinda sensical and it sucks you go through the booths sometimes when they're indisposed.

Maybe drop off a litter tray and solve your problems?