There's a misconception that PLUS owns Touch 'n Go and it is responsible for expired TNG Cards. Did you know that PLUS used to have its own RFID system which allowed users to pay via Mastercard and Visa?
The PLUS RFID pilot was initially started on the Penang Bridge and they gave out 10,000 RFID tags for free. At the time, it was seen as a game-changer as users were given the freedom to choose their preferred payment mode and there was no need to top-up or reload.. It claimed that PLUS RFID was in violation of a joint venture agreement on toll payment collection that was signed two decades ago.
Former CIMB Group CEO Tengku Zafrul said “We’re extremely pleased to have been able to work with PLUS to lead this landmark initiative. The democratisation in toll payments is something we fully champion and the CIMB teams, together with the teams at our subsidiary TNG, are committed to collaborating with PLUS and, in time, other highway concessionaires to make open payments an accessible reality for all Malaysians.
Meanwhile, PLUS Managing Director Datuk Azman Ismail said “RFID transactions will be real-time, as our highway customers will receive an immediate notification of their balance and CIMB—TNG have given their commitment to this high standard of service delivery.”. It’s now coming to the end of 2022 and Touch ‘n Go remains the only payment channel allowed by the government for toll collections.
. This would enable highway users to pay for tolls electronically without the need to slow down for physical toll booths and barriers. Besides phasing out TNG cards and SmartTAG, the government has several things to sort out which include allowing more payment options and a stronger legal framework to
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