S’pore to raise tolls at Causeway in Oct

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After several earlier pronouncements that it would match toll increases by Malaysia, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) yesterday announced that Singapore would raise its toll charges from Oct 1.

There will also be a new toll charge introduced for vehicles, except motorcycles, entering Singapore.

Singapore’s new toll charges for a round-trip across the Causeway will be similar, ranging from S$3.30 for taxis to S$13 for heavy goods vehicles. For cars, the cost is S$6.50.

Toll charges for the Second Link are unchanged and the LTA said it would follow suit, should Malaysia reduce or do away with its toll charges.

Commuters and businesses on both sides of the Causeway said they expected LTA’s announcement.

Singaporeans who travel across the Causeway regularly said they could cut down their trips, while Malaysians who work here said they could only hope the tolls will not be raised further.

Businesses lamented the higher costs, with the National Association of Travel Agents (NATAS) voicing concern about the impact on travel agencies.

Mr Tan Peng Chai, president of the Johor Bahru Bus Association of Factory Bus Operators and Drivers told TODAY that the higher costs would probably have to be passed on to customers.