We will still see cash lanes inside major Luzon expressways as the transition period for the 100% cashless transaction scheme in tollways will remain in effect "until further notice", according to an announcement from the Toll Regulatory Board (TRB).
"Cash lanes will still be available. Motorists without RFID will not be apprehended. RFID subscription and installation [are] available in many locations designated by the toll operators," says TRB Spokesperson Julius Corpuz.
Back in December, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) deferred the enforcement of the RFID deadline to address the complaints of motorists due to the faulty RFID system, and the inability of the toll operators to cope with the huge number of vehicles that are supposed to have the RFID installed.
The Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC) operates EasyTrip RFIDs used in the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX), Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX), Cavite Expressway (CAVITEX), and Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALLAX).
San Miguel Corporation (SMC), meanwhile, operates the Autosweep RFIDs which are used at the Southern Tagalog Arterial Road (STAR), South Luzon Expressway (SLEX), Skyway, NAIA Expressway (NAIAX), and Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway (TPLEX).
Motorists can have their RFID stickers installed at many locations designated by the toll operators such as customer service centers, gas stations, malls and near toll plazas.
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