Motorists still divided over ERP's success as it turns 20
Most polled say it influences their travel patterns, but many remain sceptical over its effectiveness
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There were some 30 gantries in the first two years after ERP was introduced 20 years ago, with peak charges for cars set at $2. Today, there are close to 80 gantries, with car charges peaking at $6.
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Motorist Lim Quan An used to take the Kallang-Paya Lebar Expressway to get from his home in Loyang to work in Alexandra. But since ERP gantries on the KPE were turned on last April, the 34-year-old compliance specialist has switched to using the East Coast Parkway.
"Traffic is moderate. And I time myself to pass the Keppel exit after 9am," he said, referring to the only Electronic Road Pricing gantry along the route which he passes.