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In the past, Singaporeans would complain about very high car prices and no one could fault them as Singapore cars were one of the world's most expensive. Just imagine that in the 90s, a brand new Toyota Corolla would have cost you a hefty US$50,000.
So how do we try to keep Singaporeans quiet albeit unhappiness still prevails? Build a electronic toll system called the Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) that charges by the usage. While car prices have seen some reduction (Toyota Corollas cost US$35,000 now), maintenance and daily cost for using the car has sky-rocketed.
There are now more than 60 ERP gantries in Singapore, ranging from those located in and around the Central Business District (CBD) and city area, to literally every expressway in Singapore.
The toll charges also differ, ranging from a mere S$0.50 to S$5 per gantry. So if you're renting a car in Singapore, do remember to ask for a cashcard when you rent a car. Also, try not to travel during the peak hours. i.e. 8-9am, 6-8pm as that's when the toll charges are the highest!
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hey there, i followed your link from virtual tourist haha.
might be going down to pengerang in late august, my first time going there. do u mind guiding me on some stuff, e.g. the directions to pengerang, safety issues?
would love to hear from you, email me at benjaminbbarker(at)yahoo(dot)com :D
Hope you've received my email to you. :)
Yup I received it.
Haha do you go cycling in malaysia alot?
Not really. But when I get a chance to, yes. :)
Normally, its a drive up. So r u still heading to pengerang?
yeah we're probably going to rent bikes in changi and then head up there. just worried about getting lost hehh.
Do note that the boatman will only move if there 10-12 pple on board the bumboat ya. So if you have more pple going, the cost can be spread out. They will require you to pay for the extra pax if you want them to move.
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