TRB eyes cashless toll system implementation within the year

The Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) anticipates the full implementation of a unified and cashless electronic toll collection system within the year, though it remains under review.

TRB Executive Director Alvin Carullo remains hopeful for a cashless toll collection rollout this year, emphasizing that operators must resolve technical issues first.

Issues such as delays in real-time load charging and deteriorating RFID tags due to weather exposure need to be addressed.

Transportation Secretary Vivencio Dizon ordered the suspension of the cashless toll system's implementation pending a review of account management systems and RFID issues.

The TRB has initiated an audit of San Miguel Corp. (SMC) Tollways and Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. (MPTC) account management.

Carullo stated that cashless tolling will only be implemented after these issues are resolved, or it will be enforced simultaneously with toll interoperability.

To address RFID tag deterioration, the policy now requires windshield installation to extend their lifespan.