The Bay Bridge Toll Plaza:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/rh9rcJe2nDz5Hnkv7?g_st=ic

You’re photo doesn’t show the metering that happens in the opposite direction.

That's the consequence of 4 freeways all (I-580, I-80, I-880, SH-24) dumping their traffic onto a bridge, and using metering lights to try and keep the bridge itself working.

sounds like you’re just upset about traffic metering, which absolutely does work and is unrelated to tolls.