SINGAPORE - The way motorists are charged will not change when the satellite Electronic Road Pricing system kicks in, as the current model has been effective, said Transport Minister Ong Ye Kung.
Currently, motorists are subjected to a cordon-based congestion pricing framework where they are charged a one-off fee at gantries leading into more congested areas. A distance-based system, where fees would vary depending on how far motorists choose to drive, have had mixed reactions from the public.The new ERP system is capable of charging by distance, said Mr Ong,"but as a policy, we are holding back".
The three-piece OBU for vehicles comprises an antenna, a touchscreen display and a processing unit. It has drawn for criticism for its perceived bulkiness. Hence, the contractor designed it to be a separate module under the dashboard, instead of making it part of a much larger integrated OBU, he added.
On concerns that the OBUs could block the windscreen and affect driving, Mr Ong said the dimensions of the new OBUs are only slightly bigger than the current in-vehicle units - 152mm by 80mm compared to 121mm by 78mm.
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