Utilisation of SmartTAG and Touch n’ Go Card at Highways Your SmartTAG dan Touch ‘n Go card are still valid for highway toll payments that do not support RFID system. This allows the driver to use these peripherals as he has been, providing an uninterrupted experience when traveling.
Transition to RFID
The Malaysian government wants to step ahead and remove both the SmartTAG and Touch ‘n Go cards by 2025 as well, though both card-based cashless systems continue in operation alongside electronic toll collection.SmartTAG (ad) With this new system, some of the current Touch ‘n Go-centric options should be a thing of the past as it allows more digital modes for easy and flexible payment.
Current Usage
To this date, more than 20 million units of Touch ‘n Go cards have been sold, but a large proportion of them are used to pay for highway tolls. The current facade supports SmartTAG and manual payment forms, giving motorists the freedom to choose their desired payment technique without riding a bicycle.
Future Developments
As this next phase gets closer and closer people are being asked to brace for the new standards set by the use of RFID technology. To break this monopoly, the government plans to add multiple digital payment options so that when motorists pay for tolls, they don’t have to rely on an individual method only and have more choices which ultimately will benefit them in the long term. The move is expected to help ease traffic flow and congestion at the toll plazas.
