Motorists in Singapore now have the convenience of booking their ERP 2.0 on-board unit (OBU) installations directly through authorised workshops, bypassing the need for the Land Transport Authority’s (LTA) portal.
This update is part of LTA’s effort to streamline the ERP 2.0 booking process. The previous booking portal has been restructured into an informational resource, where motorists can locate suitable workshops for their vehicles. Through this new interface, vehicle owners can choose from a list of authorised workshops or search for one based on workshop name, postal code, or location.
To book, drivers simply contact the workshop directly by phone or WhatsApp, which also facilitates any necessary rescheduling. Only the vehicle is required for the installation appointment, with no additional documents needed. Installations are estimated to take between two to four hours, with workshops advising on collection times. LTA further clarified that motorists do not need to wait for an official notification to book their installation.
Growing Adoption of ERP 2.0 OBUs
LTA noted that authorised installers have enhanced their capacity to manage a higher volume of installations. Since the rollout began in August 2023, around 150,000 vehicles—or approximately 15 per cent of Singapore’s vehicle population—have had the OBU installed. Moreover, about 90,000 vehicle owners proactively scheduled their installations without waiting for notifications, opting to combine OBU installation with regular vehicle servicing for added convenience.
The ERP 2.0 OBU is a satellite-based system that enables “virtual gantries” to monitor congestion areas, eliminating the need for bulky gantries on roads. Starting from May 1, all newly registered vehicles will include the ERP 2.0 OBU, with notifications for other vehicle owners to be issued progressively from late 2024.
Configurations and Placement Options for ERP 2.0 Units
The ERP 2.0 system will feature a single-piece unit for motorcycles, integrating the processing unit and a small touchscreen display. For cars and other vehicles, a three-piece setup will be provided, consisting of an antenna, processing unit, and optional touchscreen display.
Initial feedback on the three-piece unit for cars suggested that some aspects of its design could be inconvenient, particularly the placement of the processing unit in the passenger footwell. In response, LTA implemented modifications, allowing installation of the processing unit in various feasible locations within the vehicle, such as under the driver’s seat or at the driver’s footwell.
LTA shared that approximately 70 per cent of installed units are located in the front passenger footwell, with other placements including the driver’s footwell (13 per cent), centre console (8 per cent), under the glove compartment (8 per cent), and under the driver’s seat (1 per cent).
Enhanced Features and Future Developments for ERP 2.0
The ERP 2.0 OBU comes with several functional enhancements, including a button to disable the CEPAS card for free parking, speed camera zone alerts, and real-time car park availability at selected locations. Additional features, such as missed ERP payment options, will be introduced in future updates.
LTA has committed to ongoing feedback collection from motorists and industry stakeholders to further improve ERP 2.0's functionalities and user experience. You can visit go.gov.sg/book-obu only to check if your preferred workshop is authorised and suitable to install the OBU for your vehicle's make.
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