Debated in Parliament on 14 Apr 2014.
Mr Png Eng Huat asked the Minister for Transport with regard to the introduction of ERP2 in 2020 (a) what is the roadmap to roll out the new islandwide GPS-based road pricing system and its value-added services; (b) what is the estimated cost of ERP2; and (c) what are the safeguards to minimise privacy issues.
We plan to call a tender for the next generation electronic road pricing system, or ERP2, in the coming months. ERP2 will continue to be a congestion management tool. Some of the value-added services which could ride on ERP2 include improved dissemination of traffic information to drivers and electronic roadside parking, which will enhance the driving experience.
It is too early to provide an estimated cost for ERP2 as this is dependent on the tender submissions and the technical solutions proposed.
I understand the concerns over privacy but it is really too early to say how these concerns would be mitigated, before we have seen the proposals. What I can assure the Member at this stage is that we will put in the appropriate safeguards wherever required.