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PLUS to add 12 RFID lanes by mid-April to ease toll plaza jams: Nanta

Decision follows motorists’ complaints on congestion, says work minister

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 13 Jan 2023 3:10PM

PLUS to add 12 RFID lanes by mid-April to ease toll plaza jams: Nanta
The RFID system for PLUS Expressway toll plazas uses a radio frequency chip contained in a sticker affixed to a vehicle and replaces the SmartTAG device. – Bernama pic, January 13, 2023

KUALA LUMPUR – PLUS Expressways Bhd will have 12 more RFID lanes by the middle of April following complaints by highway users that a lack of such lanes is causing congestion. 

Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the decision was reached at a meeting between him and representatives from Touch ‘n Go Malaysia, the Malaysian Highway Authority, and PLUS Malaysia this morning to obtain information on the matter after concerns on congestion were raised by motorists. 

Based on the many grouses received, consumers complained the lack of RFID lanes is causing bad congestion at toll plazas. 

“Safety issues were also raised where road users questioned the position of the RFID line in the changing toll booth, which had caused accidents.

“In this meeting, I have ordered action to be taken as soon as possible towards resolving the problem while also ensuring the safety of all parties,” he said in a Facebook post.

The RFID system uses a radio frequency chip contained in a sticker affixed to a vehicle and replaces the role of the SmartTAG device. – Bernama, January 13, 2023

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