The government has expressed its intention to implement a barrier-free toll system on various highways in the next few years. In parallel, the Ministry of Works has reportedly opened bids for the barrier-free toll system, and around six parties have submitted bids to develop it.
A tight competition between big names
According to TheEdge, the six parties comprise various big names that form a consortium. Among those who submitted bids for the implementation of the system are:
- JustGo Digital (a wholly owned subsidiary of PLUS Malaysia)
- Touch n Go, supported by Prolintas (Projek Lintasan Kota Holdings Sdn Bhd)
- Selangor Network Consortium (wholly owned by YTL Communications) and SEP Synergy, supported by IJM Corp (managing Sungai Besi Expressway, New Pantai Expressway, Kajang-Seremban Expressway) and Tailworks Corp Bhd (managing Grand Saga Expressway and Grand Sepadu Expressway)
- Amanat Lebuhraya Rakyat Berhad (managing Kesas, Lingkaran Trans Kota, Sprint, and SMART highway assets) collaborates with PayNet.
- Setel Ventures Sdn Bhd (a subsidiary of Petronas)
- Joint venture company between Malaysian royal family and Qatari consortium, using South Korean technology
It is currently unknown who will win the contract. According to initial reports, each party is seen working with different highway providers and managers in bidding.
Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more updates.
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