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Home News Auto News Transport Minister: Drivers May Have To Pay 'Congestion Charge' To Enter KL Transport Minister: Drivers May Have To Pay 'Congestion Charge' To Enter KL Auto News Jim Kem | March 16, 2022 04:02 pm Driving into the city centre won’t just cost you petrol anymore as the government is looking into imposing a ‘congestion charge’, and this will, of course, start with Kuala Lumpur. Transport Minister Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong said this congestion charge is intended to be implemented alongside the completion of the Mass Rapid Transit Line 3 (MRT3) project, itself scheduled to enter service around 2030. The minister cited other major capital cities as examples of dense urban areas that have imposed such congestion charges, which levies a fee to drive into a certain location depending on the time of day and or, well, level of congestion. He probably means Singapore which was the first city to implement electronic road toll collection. “Once it is completed in 2030, we will look back at the fee structure for vehicles entering the city,” he told the Dewan Rakyat yesterday. “When we have a completed public transport network system, then it is time to look at this particular component. This is the correct trend (to introduce the fee), not only for entering vehicles but in terms of environmental protection too.” In theory, this will encourage more people to enter the city via public transportation or other means, hence the coinciding completion window of the MRT3 line, that will not add to the traffic woes and air pollution that result from having a gridlock of too many vehicles, especially at peak travel hours such as the morning, mid-day, and evening. That being said, it would mean an additional source of direct revenue for the government taken out of the pockets of everyday motorists. This is where a multi-lane free flow toll system such as the one portended by the much-maligned RFID system comes into play where a gantry could be set up at major roads leading into central KL. Drivers will then be charged as they pass below it just as they would if they would a toll booth in the present day. However, we wouldn’t be paying highway concessionaires since these are roads that have existed for decades. Although, this still leaves the possibility of many drivers intentionally dodging the major routes into KL. Should such a congestion charge really be in the city’s future, a GPS-based toll charge system will have to be implemented to ensure every car is charged an equal amount regardless of how they got there. That’s another can of worms. As for how much such a congestion charge could cost the Rakyat, that’s a mystery. But for a little reference, London charges its drivers £15 daily (RM82) if you drive within the Congestion Charge zone from 7:00-18:00 Monday-Friday and 12:00-18:00 Sat-Sun and bank holidays. Sounds fun. ✕ Let's Connect on Whatsapp We protect your personal information in compliance with the PDPA I agree with Carlist.my Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. I agree to receive personalised communication from Carlist.my and its car sellers, business affiliates and partners. Check out the best car deals in town! Prev Next Special offer - call now! days hours Avg. mkt. Why no price is listed? Sometime dealer wants you to contact for the best price. I Why no price is listed? Sometime dealer wants you to contact for the best price. Related Tags KL DBKL City Hall Congestion Charge Transport Minister rfid MRT3 Traffic Print Jim Kem Content Producer There's just something about cars. It's a conveyance, it's a liability, it's a tool; but it can also be a source of joy, pride, inspiration and passion. It's much like clothes versus fashion. And like the latter, the pursuit of perfection never ends. Related News DBKL Might Impose No-Car Fridays For Staff, Encouraging Public Transport Auto News Jim Kem | October 06, 2021 If you’re a staff member for DBKL, you might not be allowed to drive your own car to work on Fridays. KL mayor Mahadi Che Ngah has officially put out ... DBKL Says Only 9.5 Percent Of 1.1 Million Traffic Offence Notices Were Paid Auto News Jim Kem | December 11, 2015 According to Kuala Lumpur City Hall (aka Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur, or DBKL), roughly 116,418 traffic offence notices that were issued by their ... City Hall Allots RM5 Million To Expand Cycle Path Network In KL Auto News Jim Kem | August 03, 2015 In a move to encourage the use of alternative transportation around the city, Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has set aside RM5 million to the ... KL City To Have Fewer Parking Lots, Suggests Mayor Auto News Chris Aaron | May 25, 2015 According to a new report by The Sun Daily, Kuala Lumpur City Hall is expected to reduce parking spots in the city.The move has been suggested by ... Comments
Transport Minister: Drivers May Have To Pay 'Congestion Charge' To Enter KL Auto News Jim Kem | March 16, 2022 04:02 pm Driving into the city centre won’t just cost you petrol anymore as the government is looking into imposing a ‘congestion charge’, and this will, of course, start with Kuala Lumpur. Transport Minister Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong said this congestion charge is intended to be implemented alongside the completion of the Mass Rapid Transit Line 3 (MRT3) project, itself scheduled to enter service around 2030. The minister cited other major capital cities as examples of dense urban areas that have imposed such congestion charges, which levies a fee to drive into a certain location depending on the time of day and or, well, level of congestion. He probably means Singapore which was the first city to implement electronic road toll collection. “Once it is completed in 2030, we will look back at the fee structure for vehicles entering the city,” he told the Dewan Rakyat yesterday. “When we have a completed public transport network system, then it is time to look at this particular component. This is the correct trend (to introduce the fee), not only for entering vehicles but in terms of environmental protection too.” In theory, this will encourage more people to enter the city via public transportation or other means, hence the coinciding completion window of the MRT3 line, that will not add to the traffic woes and air pollution that result from having a gridlock of too many vehicles, especially at peak travel hours such as the morning, mid-day, and evening. That being said, it would mean an additional source of direct revenue for the government taken out of the pockets of everyday motorists. This is where a multi-lane free flow toll system such as the one portended by the much-maligned RFID system comes into play where a gantry could be set up at major roads leading into central KL. Drivers will then be charged as they pass below it just as they would if they would a toll booth in the present day. However, we wouldn’t be paying highway concessionaires since these are roads that have existed for decades. Although, this still leaves the possibility of many drivers intentionally dodging the major routes into KL. Should such a congestion charge really be in the city’s future, a GPS-based toll charge system will have to be implemented to ensure every car is charged an equal amount regardless of how they got there. That’s another can of worms. As for how much such a congestion charge could cost the Rakyat, that’s a mystery. But for a little reference, London charges its drivers £15 daily (RM82) if you drive within the Congestion Charge zone from 7:00-18:00 Monday-Friday and 12:00-18:00 Sat-Sun and bank holidays. Sounds fun. ✕ Let's Connect on Whatsapp We protect your personal information in compliance with the PDPA I agree with Carlist.my Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. I agree to receive personalised communication from Carlist.my and its car sellers, business affiliates and partners. Check out the best car deals in town! Prev Next Special offer - call now! days hours Avg. mkt. Why no price is listed? Sometime dealer wants you to contact for the best price. I Why no price is listed? Sometime dealer wants you to contact for the best price. Related Tags KL DBKL City Hall Congestion Charge Transport Minister rfid MRT3 Traffic
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DBKL Says Only 9.5 Percent Of 1.1 Million Traffic Offence Notices Were Paid Auto News Jim Kem | December 11, 2015 According to Kuala Lumpur City Hall (aka Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur, or DBKL), roughly 116,418 traffic offence notices that were issued by their ...
City Hall Allots RM5 Million To Expand Cycle Path Network In KL Auto News Jim Kem | August 03, 2015 In a move to encourage the use of alternative transportation around the city, Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has set aside RM5 million to the ...
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