NLEX invests ₱1.4B in tech upgrades for cashless transactions

NLEX Corp., the operator of North Luzon Expressway (NLEX), is investing approximately ₱1.4 billion in technology upgrades to ensure seamless cashless transactions starting March 15.

The company plans to install Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) cameras on all 315 toll lanes, increasing the total number of ALPR-equipped lanes from 77 to 392, and upgrading 127 RFID antennas to high-frequency ones for better read range and efficiency.

These upgrades aim to achieve a 98 percent RFID readability rate and ensure vehicle detection within one second at toll lanes, improving customer satisfaction and traffic flow.

NLEX Corp. also aims to enhance traffic law enforcement by installing additional speed cameras and upgrading toll lane computers, plaza computer systems (PCS), and video enhancement system (VES) servers.

Maria Theresa Wells, chief finance officer of NLEX Corp., stated that the company's goal is to provide greater accessibility and convenience for motorists on NLEX, SCTEX, and the NLEX Connector by benchmarking against international standards.