PLUS Malaysia announced the commencement of pilot testing for the open payment toll collection system (SPT) at the Penang Bridge. This initiative enables commuters to use credit and debit cards for toll payments.
The toll concessionaire said that transactions using debit and credit cards are allowed at lanes exhibiting the MyDebit, Visa, and Mastercard logos, according to The Star.
These lanes are equipped with two types of devices: the Touch ‘n Go card reader and the MyDebit-Visa-Mastercard reader.
Users can conveniently tap their debit or credit cards on the MyDebit-Visa-Mastercard device for toll transactions, with payment deducted directly from their credit or debit card balance.
Furthermore, eligible Penangites are entitled to a 20% discount on the Penang Bridge toll rate when utilising bank cards or Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) for payment, facilitated by PLUS under PLUSMiles. However, individuals driving company vehicles can only avail the discount by using Touch ‘n Go cards.
It is important to note that individuals interested in benefiting from the discounted rate must register their vehicle and preferred payment method in advance through the Jimat Di Penang portal.
