Part of the third batch of toll plazas in the cashless toll system dry run
We're now going two weeks into the dry run of the cashless tollway system, which means it's time for a new batch of toll plazas to be added to the scheme.The Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) has released the third
Almost a week into the dry run of the cashless tollway system, the Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) has released the second batch of toll plazas that will be participating in this two-month scheme. These toll plazas-all at expressways using Autosweep
Just in time for the dry run for cashless tollways
Have you got your Easytrip and Autosweep stickers ready yet for the upcoming cashless tollway initiative? If you use the expressways often, you might want to start working on that soon.If you live down south and you still don't have
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) will once again attempt to implement an RFID-only policy on major tollways at the start of September. Remember the chaos that ensued back in October 2020? We do.But it's
Here are the implementing rules and participating toll plazas
The Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) has announced that a two-month dry run of the cashless toll collection system begins on September 1, 2023. This revives the previous attempts of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) during the height of the COVID-19
Here’s the list of toll plazas that will be included in the dry run
We reported earlier that cash lanes will be gradually removed from toll plazas beginining September as toll operators transition to a fully cashless system by the end of 2024. The Toll Regulatory Board has now released an advisory stating that this transition
The target is to go fully cashless by the end of 2024
Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC) will begin removing cash lanes beginning September 1, 2023, to implement a cashless payment system along the toll roads it operates, according to a PhilStar report."We will go cashless, multi-lane and barrier-less and there
RFIDs can be a hassle-free experience. Provided you have sufficient funds in your account, these gadgets allow you to skip the long queues at cash lanes and get to your destination quicker and with less stress. There is just one catch,
It was announced at the end of December that there will be partial interoperability of Easytrip RFIDs on Autosweep-only tollways this month. Well, we know a lot of you have been waiting for this one, so here you go.The Department
Two separate accounts must be maintained for now, though
Out of all the RFID-related complaints that we hear from motorists regularly, there's one that we've been seeing a lot of: Autosweep and Easytrip interconnectivity. These systems have been in place for such a long time, surely being able
If your Easytrip RFID card is still one of the old versions, you are encouraged to have the card and the RFID sticker replaced. The new Nealogy RFID sticker has a higher readability rate, meaning quicker pass-through times at toll booths.
The readability of RFID stickers at toll plazas can be pretty inconsistent at times, resulting in long lines and dissatisfied motorists. Sadly, this hit-or-miss system is something that motorists have had to deal with since expressways went cashless.If you'
As part of the company’s host of upgrades slated to roll out in H2 2022
Easytrip users, expect to see some improvements with the RFID system over the next few months. Easytrip Services Corporation has announced that it will be implementing various upgrades throughout the second half of 2022.The company will intensify its RFID sticker and
Speedier toll plaza transactions within the year? We’re counting on it
Ever felt that automating toll collection on our expressways sometimes feels counterproductive given how it slows down transactions instead of speeding up the process? Not gonna lie, it's frustrating when you see the cash-lane queue moving smoothly while you're
Easytrip customers, you're going to want to listen up. Metro Pacific Tollways (MPTC) and the Easytrip Corporation has announced new operating hours for its Easytrip stations and customer service center down south.Effective June 1, 2022, the following will be MPTC'
Here’s something that could help a lot of confused motorists
It's been a while since the government and tollway operators first pushed expressway users to make the switch to RFIDs. But judging by the long queues we still see at toll plazas, it appears there's still a lot of reluctance
Skyway Stage 3 management has some good news for motorists: Come October 1, three additional on-ramps will be open to the motoring public.The on-ramps opening tomorrow are Nagtahan Northbound ramp, G. Araneta Northbound ramp, and A. Bonifacio Southbound ramp.
On Thursday, the Skyway O&M Corporation, operator of the Skyway Stage 3, reported that traffic has been easing on the elevated facility after motorists complained about it during the first day of toll fee collection."We apologize for the inconvenience. While
It's been nearly a year since the Department of Transportation (DOTr) initially mandated all tollways to go completely cashless. As we all know, everything didn't exactly go as planned.Frankly, it's going to be really hard to backtrack all
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