Touch ‘n Go stops selling SmartTAGs, plans to kick off RFID pilot in September
Wednesday, 8 Aug 20182:41 PM MYT
The RFID sticker is expected to eventually replace the current SmartTAG devices. — FAIHAN GHANI/The Star
Touch ‘n Go and key highway concessionaires expect to roll out RFID (radio frequency identification) system for toll payment across all highways in Malaysia starting January next year.
The system uses a sticker embedded with an RF chip which will be pasted on the vehicle. The sticker, which is unique to each vehicle, will be linked to the Touch ‘n Go eWallet, allowing users to easily monitor their balance and top up credit via online banking and debit/credit cards.
The use of RFID for toll payment is not new, as the system has been rolled out in countries such as the United States, Argentina and Taiwan.
The RFID sticker is expected to eventually replace the current SmartTAG devices. In line with the plans to commercialise RFID, Touch ‘n Go will no longer sell SmartTAG devices at all of its authorised channels effective today .
However, existing SmartTAG devices can still be used at all highways. In addition, highway users can continue to use their Touch ‘n Go cards and MyKad for toll payments as per normal.
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List of highways with RFID lane in the Klang Valley:
1. Kuala Lumpur - Karak Expressway (KLK)
2. Damansara – Puchong Expressway (LDP)
3. Kemuning – Shah Alam Highway (LKSA)
4. Cheras – Kajang Highway (GRANDSAGA)
5. Lebuhraya Grand Sepadu (GRANDSEPADU)
6. Shah Alam Expressway (KESAS)
7. Kajang Dispersal Link Expressway (SILK)
8. Maju Expressway (MEX)
9. Duta - Ulu Kelang Expressway (DUKE)
10. Stormwater Management And Road Tunnel (SMART)
11. New Pantai Expressway (NPE)
12. Besraya Expressway (BESRAYA)
13. Sistem Penyuraian Trafik KL Barat (SPRINT)
14. Kuala Lumpur - Kuala Selangor Expressway (LATAR)
15. Ampang-Kuala Lumpur Elevated Highway (AKLEH)
16. Guthrie Corridor Expressway (GCE)
Read more at https://www.thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2018/08/08/rfid-pilot-phase-starting-in-sept-pilot-users-needed/#ko3VfDQHlvPMgWPg.99
