Starting May 1, new vehicles registered in Singapore will come pre-fitted with equipment for the next-generation ERP system. At the same time, owners of existing motorcycles will be informed gradually to have their current in-vehicle units (IUs) replaced.
The new onboard units for existing motorcycles will be installed starting June 1. If done within the two months stipulated in their notification, motorcycle owners do not have to pay for the installation. After this period, the installation will cost $35.
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced earlier on March 28 that owners of other Singapore-registered vehicles, such as cars and lorries, will be informed progressively to make their installation appointments starting in the second half of 2024.
Since November 2023, over 13,000 vehicles have been fitted with the new onboard units, around 75% of which are fleet vehicles like buses and motorcycles.
Since January 2024, all public buses in Singapore have been fitted with the new onboard units, and since February 13, 1,300 newly registered motorcycles have been pre-fitted with the equipment.
Motorcycles will have a single unit mounted on the handlebar. Other vehicles, such as cars, will have up to three pieces of hardware installed—the antenna, a processing unit with a card reader, and a touchscreen display that drivers can opt out of if they prefer to use compatible smartphone applications.
The unit comes with a five-year warranty, and the identification number will remain the same as the vehicle’s existing IU number, with details like season parking information transferred automatically.
Upon notification, vehicle owners will receive a link to make an appointment online and choose their preferred workshop. Owners of vehicles other than motorcycles will receive a three-piece onboard unit and can indicate whether they want the touchscreen display.
The installation time will vary depending on the vehicle’s make, model, and condition and the chosen workshop. Generally, most motorcycles will take around two hours to install, and all other vehicles will take four hours.
The LTA is making refinements based on feedback from early adopters of the onboard unit. One upcoming improvement is the addition of a button on the touchscreen display to temporarily deactivate a stored-value parking card. This allows drivers to use complimentary parking tickets without physically removing the card from the processing unit. The feature will be rolled out through a wireless update to all units with the touchscreen display.
The next-generation ERP system, based on satellite navigation technology, will replace the old system, eliminating the need for physical gantries. The full rollout of the system will provide a more efficient and convenient experience for drivers in Singapore.
