VietNamNet Bridge – Innovative Technology Development Corporation has sent a proposal to the HCM City People’s Committee to install automatic tollbooths to collect tolls from vehicles entering the city centre.

The Innovative Technology Development Corporation has proposed installing automatic tollbooths for entry to downtown HCM City. – Photo baogiaothong.vn

The first phase of the project is scheduled to begin in 2019 with 36 automatic, multi-lane booths installed around entry points to the downtown area besides an operations centre.

The second phase starting in 2027 will entail setting up 39 more booths when the city would have an extensive public transport system comprising a metro and a bus rapid transit system.

The project is estimated to cost VND1.67 trillion (US$73.04 million).

Three different pricing methods have been proposed.

The first will see small cars and taxis charged VND40,000 ($1.76).

Under the second, it is VND40,000 for cars and taxis and VND50,000 for trucks and coaches with more than nine seats.

The final option is VND30,000 for taxis and VND40,000 for private cars and other vehicles.

ITD is also working on an appropriate pricing method for peak and non-peak hours. 

The company will use Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPF) to identify vehicles and charge toll from a prepaid account, meaning drivers do not have to slow down and manually pay the toll. 

VNS