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= Singapore Electronic Road Pricing 2025: Complete Guide =
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'''System:''' Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) / ERP 2.0 GNSS<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">System:</strong> Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) - World's first congestion pricing system<br>
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'''Operator:''' Land Transport Authority (LTA)<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Coverage:</strong> 93 gantries (19 operational as of July 2025) on expressways and CBD roads<br>
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'''Currency:''' Singapore Dollar (SGD)<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Currency:</strong> Singapore Dollar (SGD)<br>
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'''Coverage:''' Central Business District, Major Expressways<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Technology:</strong> RFID In-Vehicle Units (IU) transitioning to satellite-based On-Board Units (OBU)<br>
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'''Technology:''' IU/OBU units, GNSS satellite-based (ERP 2.0)
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Operators:</strong> Land Transport Authority (LTA), Ministry of Transport (MOT)
 
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<h2 style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 25px 0 15px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #a2a9b1; padding-bottom: 2px;">Do I Need an IU for Singapore? 2025 Update</h2>
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[https://tollguru.com/toll-calculator-singapore Calculate Singapore ERP Costs]
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Yes, you need an In-Vehicle Unit (IU) or the new On-Board Unit (OBU) to drive through Singapore's ERP gantries - but there are alternatives for foreign vehicles. Singapore operates the world's first and most advanced congestion pricing system.</p>
  
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== Do I Need ERP Equipment for Singapore? 2025 Update ==
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Key Reality:</strong> Driving without an IU/OBU triggers a $70 penalty for each ERP gantry passed. However, foreign cars can pay a flat $5 daily fee regardless of gantry passages, making it cost-effective for tourists.</p>
  
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'''Yes, all Singapore-registered vehicles must have either an In-Vehicle Unit (IU) or On-Board Unit (OBU).''' Driving without proper equipment results in a S$70 penalty per ERP gantry passed.
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">2025 Update:</strong> ERP 2.0 satellite-based system rollout continues with new OBU installations. Over 500,000 vehicles fitted by mid-2025, with complete transition by end 2025. Physical gantries will be removed in phases after full OBU deployment.</p>
  
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'''Current System Status:'''
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<h2 style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 25px 0 15px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #a2a9b1; padding-bottom: 2px;">Singapore ERP Costs: Current Rates</h2>
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* '''ERP 1.0:''' Existing IU system (being phased out)
 
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* '''ERP 2.0:''' New satellite-based OBU system (rolling out until end-2025)
 
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* '''Transition period:''' Both systems operational until 2025
 
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* '''93 gantries total''' (only 19 currently operational due to reduced traffic)
 
  
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== Singapore ERP Costs: Current Rates ==
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Singapore operates dynamic congestion pricing with rates varying by time, location, and traffic conditions. ERP rates are reviewed quarterly and adjusted to maintain optimal traffic speeds.</p>
  
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=== ERP Charges by Time and Location (2025) ===
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 20px 0 10px 0;">Current ERP Rates by Vehicle Class (2025)</h3>
  
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<th>Location Type</th>
 
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<th>Peak Hours Rate</th>
 
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<th>Off-Peak Rate</th>
 
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<th>Operating Hours</th>
 
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<th>Maximum Charge</th>
 
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<td>Central Business District</td>
 
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<td>S$3.00 - S$6.00</td>
 
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<td>S$0.50 - S$2.00</td>
 
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<td>7:30am - 7:00pm</td>
 
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<td>S$6.00</td>
 
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<td>Major Expressways (CTE, PIE, AYE)</td>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Vehicle Type</th>
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<td>S$2.00 - S$5.00</td>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Rate Range</th>
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<td>S$0.50 - S$1.50</td>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Peak Hours</th>
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<td>7:30am - 9:30am, 5:30pm - 8:00pm</td>
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<td>S$5.00</td>
 
 
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<td>Orchard Road Corridor</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Passenger Cars</td>
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<td>S$2.50 - S$4.00</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$0.50-$6.00</td>
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<td>S$1.00 - S$2.00</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">7:00-9:00 AM, 5:30-7:00 PM</td>
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<td>8:30am - 10:30pm</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">June 2025: $1 increase on 3 expressways</td>
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<td>S$4.00</td>
 
 
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<td>Arterial Roads</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Motorcycles</td>
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<td>S$1.00 - S$3.00</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$0.25-$1.75</td>
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<td>S$0.50 - S$1.00</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Same peak periods</td>
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<td>7:30am - 9:30am, 5:30pm - 7:00pm</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Lower rates than cars</td>
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<td>S$3.00</td>
 
 
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=== Vehicle Type Multipliers ===
 
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Light Goods Vehicles</td>
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<th>Rate Multiplier</th>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$0.75-$9.00</td>
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<th>Examples</th>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Same peak periods</td>
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<th>Notes</th>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Higher rates than cars</td>
 
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<td>Passenger Cars</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Heavy Goods Vehicles</td>
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<td>1.0x (Base Rate)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$1.00-$12.00</td>
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<td>Cars, taxis, small vans</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Same peak periods</td>
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<td>Standard ERP charges</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Highest rates</td>
 
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<td>Motorcycles</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Foreign Cars (Daily)</td>
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<td>0.65x</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$5.00 flat rate</td>
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<td>All motorcycles, scooters</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Unlimited gantry passages</td>
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<td>Reduced rates</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Deducted at departure</td>
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<td>Light Goods Vehicles</td>
 
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<td>1.4x</td>
 
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<td>Small trucks, delivery vans</td>
 
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<td>Higher commercial rates</td>
 
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<td>Heavy Vehicles</td>
 
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<td>2.0x</td>
 
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<td>Buses, large trucks</td>
 
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<td>Highest rates</td>
 
 
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== ERP 2.0: New Satellite System ==
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=== On-Board Unit (OBU) Installation ===
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Active Gantries:</strong> Only 19 out of 93 ERP gantries operational (down from pre-COVID levels)</p>
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* '''Installation period:''' November 2023 - December 2025
 
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* '''Current progress:''' 500,000+ vehicles fitted (as of June 2025)
 
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* '''Free installation:''' Within 2-month notification period
 
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* '''Late installation fee:''' S$35 (motorcycles), S$70 (other vehicles)
 
  
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=== OBU Components ===
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Current Coverage:</strong> Selected expressways (CTE, PIE, AYE), CBD area suspended since COVID-19</p>
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* '''Antenna:''' Windscreen-mounted for satellite/gantry communication
 
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* '''Processing Unit:''' Payment transactions (installed away from dashboard)
 
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* '''Touchscreen Display:''' Optional traffic alerts and information
 
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* '''Motorcycles:''' Single-piece integrated unit
 
  
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=== New Features Available ===
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<h2 style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 25px 0 15px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #a2a9b1; padding-bottom: 2px;">How to Pay Singapore ERP</h2>
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* '''Real-time traffic alerts:''' Accidents, road closures, heavy traffic
 
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* '''Advanced notifications:''' Speed cameras, school zones, silver zones
 
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* '''Future capabilities:''' Roadside parking payment, checkpoint tolls
 
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* '''No physical gantries:''' Satellite-based charging locations
 
  
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== How to Pay Singapore ERP ==
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">You can use the following methods to pay ERP charges in Singapore:</p>
  
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=== Payment Methods ===
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">1. In-Vehicle Unit (IU) Systems:</strong></p>
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* '''NETS CashCard:''' Traditional stored-value card
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* '''CEPAS Cards:''' EZ-Link, NETS FlashPay contactless cards
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<li>1st generation IU: NETS CashCard with chip</li>
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* '''Backend Payment:''' EZ-Link Motoring Service, NETS vCashCard
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<li>2nd generation IU: CEPAS cards (NETS Motoring Card, EZ-Link Motoring Card)</li>
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* '''Auto top-up:''' Automatic card balance replenishment
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<li>New On-Board Unit (OBU): ERP 2.0 system with satellite-based charging</li>
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* '''Cars:''' S$5 flat daily rate (unlimited ERP gantry passes)
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* '''Commercial vehicles:''' Must install IU/OBU with stored-value card
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<li>EZ-Pay: Link credit/debit card to IU for automatic deduction</li>
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* '''Autopass Card:''' Deduction upon departure from Singapore
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<li>NETS Contactless CashCard: Tap-and-go convenience</li>
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<li>NETS VCashCard: Auto-deduction from bank account</li>
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<li>Foreign vehicles: $5 daily flat fee via Autopass Card</li>
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== Recent Changes (2025) ==
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;">To calculate ERP costs for cars, trucks, motorcycles and all vehicle types across Singapore roads, use TollGuru Singapore ERP calculator</p>
  
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* '''June 2025 rate increases:''' S$0.50-S$1.00 increases at major expressway gantries
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* '''ERP 2.0 rollout:''' 500,000+ vehicles now equipped with satellite-based OBUs
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* '''EV pilot program:''' Off-peak hour charge waivers for electric vehicles (Q3 2025)
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<a href="https://tollguru.com/toll-calculator-singapore"><button class="custom-button button-orange" type="button">Singapore ERP Calculator</button></a>
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* '''Enhanced enforcement:''' Improved license plate recognition and violation processing
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* '''5-day grace period:''' SMS notifications for missed payments before penalties
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<td>Singapore</td>
 
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<td>Electronic Road Pricing</td>
 
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<td>GNSS + gantries</td>
 
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<td>S$0.50 - S$6.00</td>
 
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<td>City-wide congestion zones</td>
 
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<td>Malaysia</td>
 
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<td>Traditional toll roads</td>
 
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<td>Touch 'n Go, cash</td>
 
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<td>RM 1.50 - 8.00</td>
 
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<td>Expressway network</td>
 
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<td>Indonesia</td>
 
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<td>Electronic-only tolls</td>
 
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<td>RFID e-toll cards</td>
 
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<td>IDR 2,500 - 15,000</td>
 
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<td>Major highways</td>
 
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<td>Thailand</td>
 
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<td>Mixed toll systems</td>
 
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<td>M-Pass, cash</td>
 
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<td>THB 25 - 120</td>
 
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<td>Bangkok expressways</td>
 
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<td>Hong Kong</td>
 
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<td>Fixed tunnel/bridge tolls</td>
 
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<td>Octopus, cash</td>
 
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<td>HK$5 - 75</td>
 
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== ERP Operational Schedule ==
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=== Peak Hour Periods ===
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">ERP 2.0 System Rollout:</strong></p>
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* '''Morning peak:''' 7:30am - 9:30am (Monday-Friday)
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* '''Evening peak:''' 5:30pm - 8:00pm (Monday-Friday)
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<li>Over 500,000 vehicles fitted with new OBUs by June 2025</li>
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* '''Orchard extended:''' 8:30am - 10:30pm (Monday-Saturday)
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<li>Installation completion target: End 2025 for all vehicles</li>
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* '''Weekend operations:''' Saturday afternoons only (selected gantries)
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<li>3-hour installation for cars, 1.5 hours for motorcycles</li>
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<li>Free installation if completed within 2-month notification period</li>
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=== Free Periods ===
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Rate Adjustments:</strong></p>
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* '''Sundays:''' No ERP charges
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* '''Public holidays:''' No ERP charges
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<li>June 2025: $1 increase at 3 key expressway locations (CTE, PIE, AYE)</li>
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* '''Holiday eves:''' Charges stop at 1:00pm (New Year, Chinese New Year, etc.)
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<li>Quarterly reviews continue based on traffic conditions</li>
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* '''School holidays:''' Reduced rates during June and December
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<li>EV pilot program: Off-peak charge waivers at selected gantries from Q3 2025</li>
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== Planning Your Singapore Journey ==
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">System Improvements:</strong></p>
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<li>OBU provides real-time traffic alerts and advance charging location warnings</li>
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<li>Physical gantries to be removed in 3-phase plan after full OBU deployment</li>
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<li>Touchscreen display disabled above 15 km/h for safety</li>
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<li>Card reader placement now customizable for driver convenience</li>
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=== Cost Minimization Strategies ===
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* '''Time shifting:''' Travel before 7:30am or after 8:00pm
 
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* '''Route optimization:''' Use alternative roads avoiding ERP zones
 
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* '''Public transport:''' MRT/bus during peak hours
 
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* '''Carpool arrangements:''' Share costs with colleagues
 
  
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=== Technology Integration ===
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Singapore - City-State Congestion Pricing:</strong></p>
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* '''MyTransport.SG app:''' Real-time ERP rates and traffic updates
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<ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;">
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* '''Motorist app:''' Route planning with ERP cost calculation
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<li>World's first Electronic Road Pricing system (operational since 1998)</li>
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* '''Waze integration:''' ERP-aware navigation routing
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<li>Replaced Area Licensing Scheme (ALS) introduced in 1975</li>
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* '''Backend payment:''' Automatic billing to credit cards
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<li>93 total gantries across island, 19 currently operational</li>
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<li>Dynamic pricing based on traffic conditions, not distance</li>
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== Frequently Asked Questions ==
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">ERP Coverage Areas:</strong></p>
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<ul style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 5px 0; padding-left: 30px;">
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<li>Central Business District (CBD): Currently suspended since COVID-19</li>
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<li>Orchard Road Cordon: Separate pricing zone (when operational)</li>
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<li>Major Expressways: CTE, PIE, AYE, BKE (selected sections)</li>
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<li>Singapore River Line: 5 gantries along river to reduce through-traffic</li>
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=== What happens if I forget to insert my card? ===
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You'll receive an SMS notification within hours and have 5 days to pay online without penalty. After that, a formal violation notice with administrative charges applies.
 
  
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=== Can I use the same card for both ERP and parking? ===
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Yes, CEPAS cards work for both ERP gantries and Electronic Parking System (EPS) car parks throughout Singapore.
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<li>Daily ERP costs: $5-15 for typical commuter routes during peak hours</li>
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<li>Foreign vehicles: $5 daily flat rate often most economical</li>
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<li>Off-peak travel: Significantly lower rates or free passage</li>
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=== Do I need to upgrade from IU to OBU immediately? ===
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No, IU systems continue working during the transition. You'll receive official notification when it's your turn for free OBU installation.
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<li>Avoid peak hours: 7:00-9:00 AM and 5:30-7:00 PM on weekdays</li>
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<li>Weekend travel: Most gantries inactive on Sundays and public holidays</li>
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<li>Alternative routes: Use arterial roads to avoid ERP gantries</li>
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=== Are there discounts for electric vehicles? ===
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From Q3 2025, a pilot program offers ERP charge waivers during off-peak hours at selected gantries for electric vehicles.
 
  
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=== How does ERP 2.0 work without gantries? ===
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The satellite-based system uses GNSS to detect when vehicles enter charging zones. Visual markers will replace physical gantries once the transition is complete.
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Yes, by using alternative routes, traveling during off-peak hours, or taking public transport. Many arterial roads remain toll-free, though they may have longer travel times.</p>
  
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=== Can tourists easily get ERP equipment? ===
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Rental cars come with IU/OBU installed. Foreign cars can pay a flat S$5 daily rate through the Autopass Card system instead of installing equipment.
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Failure to pay within 5 days results in a $70 fine. Without an IU/OBU, you're automatically fined $70 per gantry. Ignoring fines can lead to legal proceedings and demerit points.</p>
  
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=== What if my OBU malfunctions? ===
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Contact LTA immediately. Free repairs/replacements are available during the warranty period. Emergency contact: 6377-2255.
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Yes, motorcycles pay ERP charges but at lower rates ($0.25-$1.75) compared to cars. The new OBU for motorcycles is a single-piece unit mounted on handlebars.</p>
  
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== Enforcement & Penalties ==
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">ERP 2.0 uses satellite-based technology instead of physical gantries. All vehicles must install new OBUs by end 2025. The system won't be activated until installation is complete, and distance-based charging is still "several years away."</p>
  
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=== Violation Consequences ===
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* '''No IU/OBU:''' S$70 penalty per gantry passed
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Foreign cars can choose between individual gantry charges (with rented IU) or a flat $5 daily fee regardless of gantry passages. The daily fee is often more economical for tourists.</p>
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* '''Insufficient card balance:''' S$70 penalty + original ERP charge
 
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* '''Tampered equipment:''' Up to S$5,000 fine and/or 6 months imprisonment
 
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* '''False declarations:''' Additional penalties for vehicle classification fraud
 
  
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=== Detection Technology ===
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* '''License plate cameras:''' Automatic number plate recognition (ANPR)
 
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* '''RFID sensors:''' Real-time IU/OBU communication monitoring
 
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* '''Video enforcement:''' 24/7 surveillance at all gantry locations
 
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$0.50-6.00/gantry</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">2,893 km network</td>
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* '''Dynamic pricing:''' Real-time rate adjustments based on traffic conditions
 
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* '''Integrated mobility:''' Seamless payment across all transport modes
 
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<li>[[malaysia-toll|Malaysia Toll Roads]] - Distance-based system comparison</li>
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<li>Land Transport Authority (LTA): ERP rates and gantry information</li>
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<li>OneMotoring Portal: Real-time ERP status and payment options</li>
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<li>MyTransport.SG App: Live traffic updates and ERP gantry locations</li>
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Singapore Electronic Road Pricing Complete Guide

System: Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) - World's first congestion pricing system
Coverage: 93 gantries (19 operational as of July 2025) on expressways and CBD roads
Currency: Singapore Dollar (SGD)
Technology: RFID In-Vehicle Units (IU) transitioning to satellite-based On-Board Units (OBU)
Operators: Land Transport Authority (LTA), Ministry of Transport (MOT)

Do I Need an IU for Singapore? 2025 Update

Yes, you need an In-Vehicle Unit (IU) or the new On-Board Unit (OBU) to drive through Singapore's ERP gantries - but there are alternatives for foreign vehicles. Singapore operates the world's first and most advanced congestion pricing system.

Key Reality: Driving without an IU/OBU triggers a $70 penalty for each ERP gantry passed. However, foreign cars can pay a flat $5 daily fee regardless of gantry passages, making it cost-effective for tourists.

2025 Update: ERP 2.0 satellite-based system rollout continues with new OBU installations. Over 500,000 vehicles fitted by mid-2025, with complete transition by end 2025. Physical gantries will be removed in phases after full OBU deployment.

Singapore ERP Costs: Current Rates

Singapore operates dynamic congestion pricing with rates varying by time, location, and traffic conditions. ERP rates are reviewed quarterly and adjusted to maintain optimal traffic speeds.

Current ERP Rates by Vehicle Class (2025)

Vehicle Type Rate Range Peak Hours Recent Changes
Passenger Cars $0.50-$6.00 7:00-9:00 AM, 5:30-7:00 PM June 2025: $1 increase on 3 expressways
Motorcycles $0.25-$1.75 Same peak periods Lower rates than cars
Light Goods Vehicles $0.75-$9.00 Same peak periods Higher rates than cars
Heavy Goods Vehicles $1.00-$12.00 Same peak periods Highest rates
Foreign Cars (Daily) $5.00 flat rate Unlimited gantry passages Deducted at departure

Where You Pay ERP (2025)

Active Gantries: Only 19 out of 93 ERP gantries operational (down from pre-COVID levels)

Current Coverage: Selected expressways (CTE, PIE, AYE), CBD area suspended since COVID-19

How to Pay Singapore ERP

You can use the following methods to pay ERP charges in Singapore:

1. In-Vehicle Unit (IU) Systems:

  • 1st generation IU: NETS CashCard with chip
  • 2nd generation IU: CEPAS cards (NETS Motoring Card, EZ-Link Motoring Card)
  • New On-Board Unit (OBU): ERP 2.0 system with satellite-based charging

2. Payment Options:

  • EZ-Pay: Link credit/debit card to IU for automatic deduction
  • NETS Contactless CashCard: Tap-and-go convenience
  • NETS VCashCard: Auto-deduction from bank account
  • Foreign vehicles: $5 daily flat fee via Autopass Card

To calculate ERP costs for cars, trucks, motorcycles and all vehicle types across Singapore roads, use TollGuru Singapore ERP calculator

Recent Changes (2025)

ERP 2.0 System Rollout:

  • Over 500,000 vehicles fitted with new OBUs by June 2025
  • Installation completion target: End 2025 for all vehicles
  • 3-hour installation for cars, 1.5 hours for motorcycles
  • Free installation if completed within 2-month notification period

Rate Adjustments:

  • June 2025: $1 increase at 3 key expressway locations (CTE, PIE, AYE)
  • Quarterly reviews continue based on traffic conditions
  • EV pilot program: Off-peak charge waivers at selected gantries from Q3 2025

System Improvements:

  • OBU provides real-time traffic alerts and advance charging location warnings
  • Physical gantries to be removed in 3-phase plan after full OBU deployment
  • Touchscreen display disabled above 15 km/h for safety
  • Card reader placement now customizable for driver convenience

State/Regional Toll Information

Singapore - City-State Congestion Pricing:

  • World's first Electronic Road Pricing system (operational since 1998)
  • Replaced Area Licensing Scheme (ALS) introduced in 1975
  • 93 total gantries across island, 19 currently operational
  • Dynamic pricing based on traffic conditions, not distance

ERP Coverage Areas:

  • Central Business District (CBD): Currently suspended since COVID-19
  • Orchard Road Cordon: Separate pricing zone (when operational)
  • Major Expressways: CTE, PIE, AYE, BKE (selected sections)
  • Singapore River Line: 5 gantries along river to reduce through-traffic

Planning Your Journey

Cost Considerations:

  • Daily ERP costs: $5-15 for typical commuter routes during peak hours
  • Foreign vehicles: $5 daily flat rate often most economical
  • Off-peak travel: Significantly lower rates or free passage

Timing Strategies:

  • Avoid peak hours: 7:00-9:00 AM and 5:30-7:00 PM on weekdays
  • Weekend travel: Most gantries inactive on Sundays and public holidays
  • Alternative routes: Use arterial roads to avoid ERP gantries

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I avoid Singapore ERP charges completely?

Yes, by using alternative routes, traveling during off-peak hours, or taking public transport. Many arterial roads remain toll-free, though they may have longer travel times.

What happens if I don't pay Singapore ERP?

Failure to pay within 5 days results in a $70 fine. Without an IU/OBU, you're automatically fined $70 per gantry. Ignoring fines can lead to legal proceedings and demerit points.

Do motorcycles pay ERP in Singapore?

Yes, motorcycles pay ERP charges but at lower rates ($0.25-$1.75) compared to cars. The new OBU for motorcycles is a single-piece unit mounted on handlebars.

What's happening with ERP 2.0?

ERP 2.0 uses satellite-based technology instead of physical gantries. All vehicles must install new OBUs by end 2025. The system won't be activated until installation is complete, and distance-based charging is still "several years away."

Do tourists get different ERP rates?

Foreign cars can choose between individual gantry charges (with rented IU) or a flat $5 daily fee regardless of gantry passages. The daily fee is often more economical for tourists.

Singapore vs. Regional Countries

Country System Type Typical Cost Coverage
Singapore Congestion pricing $0.50-6.00/gantry City-wide selective
Malaysia Distance-based tolls RM12-18/100km 1,400+ km network
Indonesia Distance-based tolls Varies by route 2,893 km network
Thailand Fixed-rate tolls Distance-based rates Bangkok-centered network

Useful Links & Resources

Internal Navigation:

Official Resources:

  • Land Transport Authority (LTA): ERP rates and gantry information
  • OneMotoring Portal: Real-time ERP status and payment options
  • MyTransport.SG App: Live traffic updates and ERP gantry locations

Payment Service Providers:

  • NETS Customer Service: NETS CashCard and Motoring Card support
  • EZ-Link: EZ-Link Motoring Card and EZ-Pay services
  • Authorized IU/OBU Service Centers: Installation and maintenance

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