ERP

Well before the infamous London's congestion charge, Singapore innovated as far back as 1998 with an electronic road pricing system logically called the ERP. It was the first automatic road charge syste in the world. Its aim is to 'ease' the traffic during peak hours. I have to believe the statistics saying that as a consequence the number of vehicles has decreased and the average speed came up during these busy periods thanks to the ERP even though I think it actually more likely results into a huge additional revenue for the LTA (Land Transport Authority). Don't get me wrong, I have nothing against it as long as we know the money is reinvested to develop public transports for example. Anyway, if you happen to rent a vehicle in Singapore do not forget to buy a cashcard that will have to be inserted in the specially designed box in the vehicle in order for the gantries to detect it and deuct the necessary amount while driving under.