Singapore one step closer to satellite-based ERP

[Darthrevan]

Singapore is moving a step closer to a satellite-based Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) system, with the Land Transport Authority (LTA) seeking a contractor to provide vehicles to test technologies developed by four parties.

 

An LTA spokesman said the on-road tests are part of a system evaluation trial for a next-generation ERP system.

 

The on-road tests will begin in July and run until end-November, with an option for a three-month extension.

 

If the entire trial goes smoothly, sources said that the LTA could call for a tender to build the new ERP system in 2014 or 2015.

 

source: http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/S...ory_772338.html

[Escksu]

Cool!! ITs finally Every Road Pay!!!

 

Thank you!! 60.1% You all should be dancing with joy right now!!

[Kiadaw]

Actually, we have a similar topic on this already. nevertheless, I am surprise no one oppose this idea as it will be an inflictment of privacy. Oh wait, this is Singapore we talking about.

 

Some smart @ss have this suggestion of GPS tracking in the U.K I think, but the idea was hugely opposed & brought down very fast. The arguement is its an inflicment of privacy.

 

I read it somewhere (daily mail or something) but I can't find the information via google.

[Toothiewabbit]

1. One step closer to loss of privacy and personal liberties.

 

2. It's a complete waste of money. My proposal - just put ERP gantry at the exit of every carpark! Then, they will be happy lah.

[Chpeck]

Nevermind, it wouldn't be for long. A perfect recipes to lose an election.

[Rosschang]

I'd fully advocate this system... provided they scrap the COE and Import tax on cars.

 

else, well, let's see, democratic? oh wait they didn't say that in the first place...

 

and Mahathir had assimilate LKY to communist?...

 

Wake up ppl~ the election is just a show. PAP will always dominate...

[A5SB]

I'd fully advocate this system... provided they scrap the COE and Import tax on cars.

 

else, well, let's see, democratic? oh wait they didn't say that in the first place...

 

and Mahathir had assimilate LKY to communist?...

 

Wake up ppl~ the election is just a show. PAP will always dominate...

 

But PAP loves these cash cows, it's more likely they will still have all of them, and then some more new cows in the years to come.

[Evilpig]

Singapore is moving a step closer to a satellite-based Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) system, with the Land Transport Authority (LTA) seeking a contractor to provide vehicles to test technologies developed by four parties.

 

An LTA spokesman said the on-road tests are part of a system evaluation trial for a next-generation ERP system.

 

The on-road tests will begin in July and run until end-November, with an option for a three-month extension.

 

If the entire trial goes smoothly, sources said that the LTA could call for a tender to build the new ERP system in 2014 or 2015.

 

source: http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/S...ory_772338.html

 

Not sure if it is a good idea as we all know that there is a certain amt of inaccuracies in GPS system. Will probably end up doing more refund process to motorist instead.

[macrosszero]

Don't get too excited - remember they trialled carpark payments via mobile phone text messages, the trial went for a year and then...... nothing. If the GPS idea is crap, then it won't be implemented.

[Chucky2007]

Wa if this is implemented, will not be giving free rides to friends n colleagues.. lol..

[Darthrevan]

nevertheless, I am surprise no one oppose this idea as it will be an inflictment of privacy. Oh wait, this is Singapore we talking about.

 

Some smart @ss have this suggestion of GPS tracking in the U.K I think, but the idea was hugely opposed & brought down very fast. The arguement is its an inflicment of privacy.

 

I read it somewhere (daily mail or something) but I can't find the information via google.

 

indeed..we're talking abt SG..full democracy have not been achieved yet..and citizens are probably clueless abt the invasion of privacy

[Lml1616]

Yup, Every Road Pay in the city of Pay And Pay.