Impact of Higher Charges at ERP Gantries

Mr Pritam Singh asked the Minister for Transport what impact is the $6 levy at selected ERP gantries in Singapore assessed to have on road traffic conditions on these roads.

Mr Lui Tuck Yew: The ERP rates on the East Coast Parkway (ECP) towards the city and the southbound Central Expressway (CTE) after Braddell Road between 8.30 am and 9.00 am on weekdays were increased to $6 on 5 August 2013 and 4 November 2013 respectively. Since the rate adjustments, traffic conditions on the ECP have improved and travel speeds have increased to within the optimal range of 45 km/h to 65 km/h. For the CTE, it is too early to tell as it will take time for motorists to adapt their travel patterns to the new rates.