00:00The Department of Transportation has given a month's notice for the full implementation of RFIDs in tollways.
00:07This means that in October, if there are no RFIDs or if the load is insufficient.
00:13And from NLEX, Saksila, Niko Wah.
00:18Niko!
00:23Pia, it's a big thing not only for motorists but also for toll operators.
00:27The implementation of the new guidelines for toll expressways in October 1.
00:32It's different that even after a month, their RFIDs are already installed.
00:37August 31, IV knows that RFIDs will be fully implemented in tollways.
00:46Where the cash lane will be removed.
00:48And all those who don't have RFIDs or if the load is insufficient,
00:51they will be fined if they pass through the expressways.
00:54Because NLEX always passes through Bulacan, it's good that they installed it today.
00:59It's very hassle for us that there will be a violation and of course it's a hassle.
01:06So that's why we decided to do the installation of RFIDs.
01:11Godofredo is also like that.
01:12A month after buying the vehicle, he already thought of installing RFIDs.
01:17To also catch up with the August 31 implementation.
01:20Because we also saw on the internet that it will be done by August 31.
01:27Yes.
01:28That's why we were in a hurry to install it.
01:31But the August 31 implementation of the Revised Guidelines on Toll Expressways
01:35included in the Joint Memorandum Circular No. 2024-01
01:39was first submitted by the Department of Transportation.
01:42On October 1, 2024, it will be fully implemented.
01:46In a month of submission, DOTR hopes that it will be used by tollway operators
01:51to make their operation better
01:53and to strengthen the public information campaign regarding the new RFIDs in tollways.
01:59According to the Toll Regulatory Board, this is a big thing.
02:02This can be solved halfway because the existing system flaws and equipment issues
02:14that are not yet resolved in our expressways,
02:20our expressways can still be fixed and improved.
02:30At the same time, we can give guidance and information to our motorist users
02:38on what should be done.
02:40For motorists, there is a time to install.
02:44This is also the time for operators to improve their services.
02:48It should not be like today because it is slow.
02:52It should be fast.
02:54So that the RFIDs won't be affected.
03:00This is a good opportunity because you are giving them a chance to prepare.
03:09It has been raining heavily for two hours here at Enlex Balintawaktol Plaza.
03:14The slow-moving motorists are the ones in the cash lane.
03:19This queue can be avoided if all the motorists have their RFIDs.
03:24There is a tent here to install RFIDs but only for new applicants.
03:30But when it rains like this, they close it because the RFIDs don't stick to the vehicles.
03:37Live from Enlex Balintawaktol Plaza, for GMA Integrated News,
03:42I'm Nico Jae, your witness.
03:45Kapuso, let's be witnesses together.
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