The implementation of the open payment toll collection system (SPT), which allows highway users to pay tolls using debit and credit cards, has begun on 11 highways.

The highways are the Ampang-Kuala Lumpur Elevated Expressway (Akleh), Guthrie Corridor Expressway (GCE), Sungai Besi Expressway (Besraya), New Pantai Expressway (NPE) and Butterworth-Kulim Expressway (BKE).

Others include the Damansara-Puchong Expressway (LDP), Skim Penyuraian Trafik Kuala Lumpur Barat (Sprint), Shah Alam Expressway (Kesas), SMART Tunnel, Kuala Lumpur-Putrajaya Expressway (MEX) and Duta-Ulu Klang Expressway (DUKE).

Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the implementation of the SPT would provide new alternatives to existing toll payment methods such as Touch ‘n Go, Smart Tag and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID).

“Our objective is to provide payment options for users since previously, there were only one or two systems; sometimes their (Touch’N Go) balance is not sufficient (for toll payment).

“Road users now have another option, namely the SPT, this is also the first step towards implementing the multi-lane free flow (MLFF) system in the future,” he said at Loke Yew Toll Plaza on Besraya yesterday, Bernama reported.

He said so far, 12 highways have agreed to implement the SPT, however, the implementation of the system on Penang Bridge is expected to begin at the end of this year.

Nanta said discussions are ongoing to expand the SPT implementation on other highways.

The move is part of the MYJalan campaign initiative undertaken by the Works Ministry, the Malaysian Highway Authority and highway concession companies to provide convenience to road users.

Source:
courtesy of THE STAR

by The Star Online

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