All Toll Lanes Will Accept All Payment Methods

The abundance of toll plazas around the urban conglomeration is thought to be one of the major causes of congestion in the Klang Valley.

The Federal Territories Ministry appears to agree, as they have asked the Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) to include all payment types at all toll lanes so that all motorists can use any lane at the toll plazas.

According to The Star, Federal Territories Deputy Minister Datuk Seri Jalaluddin Alias stated that the proposal to incorporate all technologies in all lanes is intended to reduce traffic congestion in the city, particularly during peak hours.

"Often when approaching a toll plaza, motorists have to change course towards the lane designated for their preferred payment method."

"For example, an RFID user must pivot to the designated lane, and most times, only one lane is provided."

"This causes congestion as motorists tend to jostle for space to pay for toll," he said.

"An alternative method must be identified so that vehicles can pass through the plazas faster during peak commute times," said the deputy minister after launching the traffic task force for Kuala Lumpur recently.

He also stated that after receiving feedback from LLM, he would discuss the matter with the Transport Ministry.

To improve traffic flow immediately, DBKL will phase out all roadside parking and traders. Members of the task force would also be deployed to 85 traffic hotspots to control traffic on major highways during peak hours.

Jalaluddin also stated that DBKL is looking into long-term solutions to the problem, which could include reactivating bus lanes in Kuala Lumpur and integrating them between different highway concessionaires.