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Time Out
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Time Out
ERP rates will be temporarily reduced at selected locations in Singapore this June 2025
You know what they say: In Singapore, we pay and pay – whether it's GST, COE for cars or property taxes, there are plenty of fees we've got to bear in this city. But here's some welcome news for those who drive: Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) rates will be temporarily reduced till the second-last day of the month, specially for the June school holidays. These ERP discounts are ongoing at a total of five locations in Singapore until June 29, 2025. Regular rates will be back in place on June 30, Monday, when the new school term officially begins. It's just a $1 reduction across the board at the selected spots, but hey, a discount is a discount regardless. This also means that gantries that typically deduct $1 during other periods would thus let you cruise past at no cost for the next few weeks. Concurrently, those who drive should also be aware of the new Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) requirement for Singaporean vehicles driving into Malaysia, which costs about $3. Not having a valid one would result in a fine when you're travelling to Johor Bahru. Lowered ERP rates from June 2 to June 29, 2025, according to the Land Authority of Singapore: AYE before Alexandria towards city 8am to 8.30am: Previously $1, currently $0 Southbound CTE after Braddell Road and PIE sliproad into southbound CTE (set of four gantries) 7.30am to 8.30am: Previously $2, currently $1 9am to 9.30am: Previously $4, currently $3 9.30am to 10am: Previously $3, currently $2 Southbound CTE before Braddell Road 7am to 7.30am: Previously $2, currently $1 PIE (Adam and Mount Pleasant, set of two gantries) 7.30am to 8am: Previously $2, currently $1 Westbound PIE towards Eunos Link 7.30am to 8.30am: Previously $1, currently $0 8.30am to 9am: Previously $2, currently $1 9am to 9.30am: Previously $1, currently $0 The ERP rates for non-listed gantries will remain the same as always. In the meantime, enjoy the lowered rates at these locations while they last.
CNA
22-05-2025
- Automotive
- CNA
ERP rates to go down by S$1 at 5 locations during June school holidays
SINGAPORE: Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) rates will go down by S$1 (US$0.77) at five expressway locations in the morning during the upcoming June school holidays, the Land Transport Authority said on Thursday (May 22). Among the ERP gantries that will see lower rates are the ones on the Ayer Rajah Expressway in the direction of the city before Alexandra Road, on the Central Expressway in the southbound direction before Braddell Road, and on the Pan-Island Expressway in the westbound direction before Eunos Link. The reduced rates will apply to several time periods between 7am and 10am. The revised rates are as follows:
New Paper
13-05-2025
- Automotive
- New Paper
Experimental camera-based ERP system being trialled till October 2025
An experimental project using street-mounted cameras and vehicle licence plate recognition technology to compute Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) charges is being put to the test. The trial of the technology started in November 2024 and will run until October. There are no plans to roll out the technology, which is still in the exploratory stage. Called ERP X, the experiment by Open Government Products (OGP), an independent division of the Government Technology Agency that builds technology for the public good, was one of 35 projects from OGP's Hack for Public Good 2024, a yearly hackathon. Under the ERP X trial, nine cameras have been installed at different locations in the Bras Basah area. These cameras automatically recognise vehicle licence plate numbers, and toll payments are handled automatically through a smartphone app. In contrast, ERP charges are processed through hardware installed in vehicles under the current system. The Straits Times observed that in the Bras Basah area, the cameras are mounted on lamp posts and positioned to detect a vehicle's rear licence plate. An OGP spokeswoman told ST that the trial is intended to gather feedback that will help the team understand the technology better, and it is working with the Land Transport Authority (LTA) on the trial. The spokeswoman said: "We are still in the early stages of figuring out how this technology can be used effectively to improve road and vehicle usage operations, including enforcement." She added: "There is a lot more development, testing and validation needed before we consider any large-scale application." While OGP sees potential in this technology, the spokeswoman said the team is looking for ways to test different ideas and situations in which it can be used across the Government. "We will have many such explorations." A spokesperson for LTA said the study was at an "exploratory stage" and it had no further information to provide. Other than charging a user when a vehicle passes through a location, as with the current ERP system, ERP X could also open the way for distance-based charges. "With enough cameras in place, we can track a vehicle's route and charge based on the distance travelled," the ERP X website said. Under the ERP X trial, cameras mounted overhead automatically recognise vehicle licence plate numbers, and toll payments are handled automatically through a smartphone app. ST PHOTO: NG SOR LUAN ERP X was started amid "practical challenges" with the next-generation satellite-based ERP 2.0 system, which will replace the existing gantry-based system, the team said on its website. Some drivers felt ERP 2.0 was "somewhat obtrusive and inconvenient to use", the team added. There had been concerns about the bulkiness of the new system's three-piece on-board unit, comprising a processing unit, an antenna and a touchscreen display. In the latest quarterly update on the ERP X trial, for the first quarter of 2025, OGP said an "offences dashboard" has been set up for operations officers to review potential violations detected by the system. These include off-peak vehicles spotted during restricted hours and lorries being driven with inadequate safety measures. Twenty-six more cameras have also been installed, but the update did not state the locations, and they are not yet in operation. As at the end of March, there were 162 participants in the trial, and the accuracy of the cameras in identifying vehicle licence plates was 95.4 per cent. The trial incurred $362,773 in costs in the first three months of 2025. ST signed up for the trial in March using the publicly available web link. To be considered for the test, participants have to submit information such as the type of vehicle used, which may be a car, motorcycle or commercial vehicle, and whether the user has an iOS or Android mobile device. Other than charging a user when a vehicle passes through a location, as with the current ERP system, ERP X could also open the way for distance-based charges. ST PHOTO: NG SOR LUAN Successful applicants will receive a WhatsApp text message with instructions on how to download the ERP X test app, which is accessible by invitation only. Multiple vehicle registration numbers can be added to the app, which has an interface showing a summary of transactions. The app also shows the route and distance covered by the vehicles. Meanwhile, the islandwide transition to ERP 2.0 is under way. For now, around 430,000 vehicles out of Singapore's total vehicle population of just over one million have been fitted with the new on-board unit, said LTA. The installation of the hardware in Singapore-registered vehicles is targeted to be completed by 2026.
Straits Times
12-05-2025
- Automotive
- Straits Times
Experimental camera-based ERP system being trialled till October 2025
The artificial intelligence-powered camera-based system is able to read vehicle registration numbers to handle ERP charges. ST PHOTO: NG SOR LUAN SINGAPORE - An experimental project using street-mounted cameras and vehicle licence plate recognition technology to compute Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) charges is being put to the test. The trial of the technology started in November 2024 and will run until October. There are no plans to roll out the technology, which is still in the exploratory stage. Called ERP X, the experiment by Open Government Products (OGP), an independent division of the Government Technology Agency that builds technology for the public good, was one of 35 projects from OGP's Hack for Public Good 2024, a yearly hackathon. Under the ERP X trial, nine cameras have been installed at different locations in the Bras Basah area. These cameras automatically recognise vehicle licence plate numbers, and toll payments are handled automatically through a smartphone app. In contrast, ERP charges are processed through hardware installed in vehicles under the current system. The Straits Times observed that in the Bras Basah area, the cameras are mounted on lamp posts and positioned to detect a vehicle's rear licence plate. An OGP spokeswoman told ST that the trial is intended to gather feedback that will help the team understand the technology better, and it is working with the Land Transport Authority (LTA) on the trial. The spokeswoman said: 'We are still in the early stages of figuring out how this technology can be used effectively to improve road and vehicle usage operations, including enforcement.' She added: 'There is a lot more development, testing and validation needed before we consider any large-scale application.' While OGP sees potential in this technology, the spokeswoman said the team is looking for ways to test different ideas and situations in which it can be used across the Government. 'We will have many such explorations.' A spokesperson for LTA said the study was at an 'exploratory stage' and it had no further information to provide. Other than charging a user when a vehicle passes through a location, as with the current ERP system, ERP X could also open the way for distance-based charges. 'With enough cameras in place, we can track a vehicle's route and charge based on the distance travelled,' the ERP X website said. Under the ERP X trial, cameras mounted overhead automatically recognise vehicle licence plate numbers, and toll payments are handled automatically through a smartphone app. ST PHOTO: NG SOR LUAN ERP X was started amid 'practical challenges' with the next-generation satellite-based ERP 2.0 system, which will replace the existing gantry-based system, the team said on its website. Some drivers felt ERP 2.0 was 'somewhat obtrusive and inconvenient to use', the team added. There had been concerns about the bulkiness of the new system's three-piece on-board unit, comprising a processing unit, an antenna and a touchscreen display. In the latest quarterly update on the ERP X trial, for the first quarter of 2025, OGP said an 'offences dashboard' has been set up for operations officers to review potential violations detected by the system. These include off-peak vehicles spotted during restricted hours and lorries being driven with inadequate safety measures. Twenty-six more cameras have also been installed, but the update did not state the locations, and they are not yet in operation. As at the end of March, there were 162 participants in the trial, and the accuracy of the cameras in identifying vehicle licence plates was 95.4 per cent. The trial incurred $362,773 in costs in the first three months of 2025. ST signed up for the trial in March using the publicly available web link. To be considered for the test, participants have to submit information such as the type of vehicle used, which may be a car, motorcycle or commercial vehicle, and whether the user has an iOS or Android mobile device. Other than charging a user when a vehicle passes through a location, as with the current ERP system, ERP X could also open the way for distance-based charges. ST PHOTO: NG SOR LUAN Successful applicants will receive a WhatsApp text message with instructions on how to download the ERP X test app, which is accessible by invitation only. Multiple vehicle registration numbers can be added to the app, which has an interface showing a summary of transactions. The app also shows the route and distance covered by the vehicles. Meanwhile, the islandwide transition to ERP 2.0 is under way. For now, around 430,000 vehicles out of Singapore's total vehicle population of just over one million have been fitted with the new on-board unit, said LTA. The installation of the hardware in Singapore-registered vehicles is targeted to be completed by 2026. Join ST's WhatsApp Channel and get the latest news and must-reads.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Singapore LTA slams false reports of post-election ERP tol hike circulating on social media
SINGAPORE, May 7 – Singapore's Land Transport Authority (LTA) today refuted circulating claims that it has announced new Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) rates for June 2025, labelling the reports as false. In a statement, LTA warned the public about misinformation being shared on various websites and social media platforms suggesting new ERP charges would be rolled out next year. 'These reports are NOT true. LTA has not announced the June 2025 ERP rates,' it wrote on Facebook. ADVERTISEMENT The agency stressed the importance of verifying information through official channels, urging the public to avoid sharing unverified content. Screenshots of fabricated ERP rate charts on Facebook groups and Reddit had, among others, claimed that revised ERP charges would take effect as a 'good news' following the recently concluded 2025 general election. Singapore's ERP system, first implemented in 1998, is an electronic toll collection scheme designed to manage road traffic congestion by charging vehicles for using certain roads during peak periods.
