SINGAPORE: All new vehicles registered from May 1 will come with the ERP 2.0 system’s on-board unit (OBU) already installed, said the Land Transport Authority (LTA) on Thursday (Mar 28).
Also from May 1, existing local motorcycle owners will be progressively notified of their OBU installation via letter, email or SMS.
These two groups of motorists make up the next phase of installation.
The first phase of installation began in November 2023, with company vehicles being the first to be fitted with the OBU.
More than 13,000 vehicles have been fitted with OBUs thus far. Of these, around 75 per cent have been company vehicles, such as buses and motorcycles, said LTA.
Among those with the three-piece OBU, more than 70 per cent have opted to install the touchscreen display.
The new Electronic Road Pricing system, known as ERP 2.0, will be satellite-based and can detect whether a vehicle is in a congested area.
Buyers of all new vehicles, regardless of vehicle type, which are registered on or from May 1 will get their OBU installed in their vehicle.
Authorised motor distributors and dealers will liaise with prospective buyers to finalise their installation options – such as the placement of the processing unit and whether they wish to install the touchscreen display.
Motorists who opt out of the touchscreen display can still receive key information through compatible mobile apps.
Following feedback LTA gathered from early adopters, motorists will be able to choose their preferred location for the processing unit among the feasible options within their vehicle.
Some locations so far include at the passenger footwell, under the glove compartment and under the driver’s seat.
When the OBU installation exercise was first rolled out, LTA said it had recommended the left passenger footwell to be the default position for the processing unit. Now, motorists will be able to choose their preferred location among the feasible options.
In response to feedback that some OBU configurations make it difficult for motorists to reach for the CEPAS card, LTA said it will add a button on the touchscreen display to “temporarily deactivate” the CEPAS card for drivers with complimentary parking tickets.
Such drivers will thus not need to remove their card from the processing unit before exiting a car park.
The temporary deactivation feature applies to only this scenario. It does not affect ERP charging, even if drivers forget to press the button again once they have left a car park.
This feature is currently only available for motorists who have installed the touchscreen, but LTA said it is looking to extend it to supported smartphone applications as well in future.
LTA added that it would consider developing more features based on subsequent feedback from motorists.
For motorcycles, the OBU components - a processing unit, an antenna and a touchscreen display - are integrated into a single-piece unit. (Photo: CNA/Hanidah Amin)
Owners of existing local motorcycles can book an appointment with their preferred workshop to install their OBU once they have been notified from May 1.
The notification will include a brochure with detailed instructions on the appointment booking process and features of the OBU.
While the installation period for these motorcycles begins Jun 1, motorcycle owners are encouraged to secure their appointment once they are notified.
Installation is free if they complete installation within the stipulated two-month period given to them. Otherwise, they will be charged a subsidised installation fee of S$35, said LTA.
The OBU in motorcycles is a single-piece unit, similar to their in-vehicle unit (IU) under the old ERP system.
On their installation appointment day, motorcycle owners or a designated representative just need to take the motorcycle to the workshop. No additional documents are required.
They can also find out the installation duration at the workshop, as the time taken may vary depending on the make and model of the motorcycle.
New motorcycles registered from Feb 13 have already received a pre-fitted OBU.
Owners of other existing local vehicles can expect to be progressively notified for OBU installation later this year.
Nonetheless, LTA welcomes motorists who wish to install early. They can call LTA Call Assist Service at 6377 2255 for assistance.
Motorists can also contact their preferred authorised workshop directly if they wish to schedule their installation together with their regular servicing appointment, added LTA.
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Also from May 1, existing local motorcycle owners will be progressively notified of their OBU installation via letter, email or SMS.
These two groups of motorists make up the next phase of installation.
The first phase of installation began in November 2023, with company vehicles being the first to be fitted with the OBU.
More than 13,000 vehicles have been fitted with OBUs thus far. Of these, around 75 per cent have been company vehicles, such as buses and motorcycles, said LTA.
Among those with the three-piece OBU, more than 70 per cent have opted to install the touchscreen display.
The new Electronic Road Pricing system, known as ERP 2.0, will be satellite-based and can detect whether a vehicle is in a congested area.
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NEW VEHICLES; UPDATES TO OBU SYSTEM
Buyers of all new vehicles, regardless of vehicle type, which are registered on or from May 1 will get their OBU installed in their vehicle.
Authorised motor distributors and dealers will liaise with prospective buyers to finalise their installation options – such as the placement of the processing unit and whether they wish to install the touchscreen display.
Motorists who opt out of the touchscreen display can still receive key information through compatible mobile apps.
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Following feedback LTA gathered from early adopters, motorists will be able to choose their preferred location for the processing unit among the feasible options within their vehicle.
Some locations so far include at the passenger footwell, under the glove compartment and under the driver’s seat.
When the OBU installation exercise was first rolled out, LTA said it had recommended the left passenger footwell to be the default position for the processing unit. Now, motorists will be able to choose their preferred location among the feasible options.
In response to feedback that some OBU configurations make it difficult for motorists to reach for the CEPAS card, LTA said it will add a button on the touchscreen display to “temporarily deactivate” the CEPAS card for drivers with complimentary parking tickets.
Such drivers will thus not need to remove their card from the processing unit before exiting a car park.
The temporary deactivation feature applies to only this scenario. It does not affect ERP charging, even if drivers forget to press the button again once they have left a car park.
This feature is currently only available for motorists who have installed the touchscreen, but LTA said it is looking to extend it to supported smartphone applications as well in future.
LTA added that it would consider developing more features based on subsequent feedback from motorists.
For motorcycles, the OBU components - a processing unit, an antenna and a touchscreen display - are integrated into a single-piece unit. (Photo: CNA/Hanidah Amin)
EXISTING LOCAL MOTORCYCLES
Owners of existing local motorcycles can book an appointment with their preferred workshop to install their OBU once they have been notified from May 1.
The notification will include a brochure with detailed instructions on the appointment booking process and features of the OBU.
While the installation period for these motorcycles begins Jun 1, motorcycle owners are encouraged to secure their appointment once they are notified.
Installation is free if they complete installation within the stipulated two-month period given to them. Otherwise, they will be charged a subsidised installation fee of S$35, said LTA.
The OBU in motorcycles is a single-piece unit, similar to their in-vehicle unit (IU) under the old ERP system.
On their installation appointment day, motorcycle owners or a designated representative just need to take the motorcycle to the workshop. No additional documents are required.
They can also find out the installation duration at the workshop, as the time taken may vary depending on the make and model of the motorcycle.
New motorcycles registered from Feb 13 have already received a pre-fitted OBU.
OTHER MOTORISTS WHO WISH TO INSTALL EARLY
Owners of other existing local vehicles can expect to be progressively notified for OBU installation later this year.
Nonetheless, LTA welcomes motorists who wish to install early. They can call LTA Call Assist Service at 6377 2255 for assistance.
Motorists can also contact their preferred authorised workshop directly if they wish to schedule their installation together with their regular servicing appointment, added LTA.
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