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S1E36: New ERP system to start in 2023 but no distance-based charging yet: The Big Story Ep 36
The Big Story Ep 36: New ERP system to start in 2023 but no distance-based charging yet
8:41 mins
Synopsis: This is a special episode of The Straits Times' video series The Big Story.
Motorists welcome the additional features of the next-generation Electronic Road Pricing system, but feel its three-piece onboard unit is clunky, inelegant and takes up too much space.
Some drivers also hope a distance-based charging platform can be implemented soon, so upfront car taxes can be reviewed. How will Singapore drivers be affected by the new ERP system?
Senior transport correspondent Christopher Tan…
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