‘OBU’s power draw is comparable to an in-car camera’: LTA clarifies misconceptions about ERP 2.0 unitThe rollout of the On-Board Unit for ERP 2.0 has led to some questions about the three-piece setup for motor vehicles, and whether the new components will cause a huge power drain.
Comprising a touchscreen display, processing unit and an antenna, the new OBU is a computing device that allows motorists to access essential ERP and gantry information, real-time traffic updates and road safety alerts, while also enabling seamless payment with Cepas cards. At present, more than 18,000 vehicles have been fitted with the new unit since installations began last August.Placing the processing unit under the glove compartment has raised eyebrows. Netizens pointed out that such placement could potentially cause inconvenience or safety issues for drivers.In response to this feedback, LTA announced back in March that drivers will have the flexibility to choose where to put their processing unit.
Another updated feature following early adopters' feedback is a button on the display unit, which allows motorists to temporarily deactivate the Cepas card for complimentary parking without the need to manually remove the card. This feature does not affect payments for ERP charges.Netizens observed that vehicles would have three components installed, whereas motorcycles would only have one unit.
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