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Over the past two weeks, motorists have flocked to their nearest RFID installation centers, as toll roads are programmed to be cash-free. It is because the government said that cash transactions will no longer be honored before November 2, in an attempt to reduce the risk of coronavirus infections.
But as the date approaches, the public is asking the government if it is possible to move the deadline. After much demand, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) has heeded that call. Instead of November 2, you now have until December 1 to install RFID tags on your vehicles.
Secretary Tugade allowed the extension to give motorists, especially infrequent users of the toll roads, more time to comply with the department’s order and to avoid the long lines currently being experienced on the toll roads. in the rush to get RFID tags. But, mind you, this will be the last time we expand. No more extensions beyond December 1, ”said Abraham Sales, executive director of the Toll Regulatory Board (TRB).
With that, motorists have over a month to get AutoSweep and EasyTrip RFID stickers. As a reminder, AutoSweep is valid on SLEX, Skyway, NAIAX, MCX, STAR Tollway, and TPLEX. Meanwhile, EasyTrip is for NLEX, NLEX Harbor Link, C5 Link, SCTEX, CAVITEX and CALAX.
As mentioned, the government will not extend the deadline after December 1. But just because you have more than a month to install the labels doesn’t mean you shouldn’t line up and get them right now. DOTr Under Secretary for Transportation and Road Infrastructure Mark Steven Pastor said motorists should make good use of it and not an excuse to get the tags at the last minute.
“Let’s avoid that in just one week, then we will rush to the installation sites to install RFID,” Pastor said.
[Let us avoid getting rushing to installation sites with just one week left before the deadline.]So where can AutoSweep and EasyTrip RFID stickers be installed? The Tolls Regulatory Board listed them all on its website, along with their hours of operation. Yes, staying in line to get the stickers could take a good chunk out of your day, but it’s better to do it now that you’re getting fined for driving on toll roads without them.
