From 1 October 2019 onwards, Singapore cars will have to register for a Vehicle Entry Permit to get through the customs to Malaysia. Here's what you should do.
Starting from next year, Singapore will match Malaysia's decision to abolish tolls on motorcyclists at the Tuas Second Link.
Foreign-registered vehicles going into Johor Bahru from Singapore will have to pay RM20 (S$7.60) in vehicle entry permits (VEP) next year.
Malaysia Causeway toll operator said to be profiting from toll hike according to opposition Democratic Action Party (DAP).
Minister of State for Trade and Industry, believes the impact of the higher Causeway tolls on economic activity in Singapore is likely to be small.
Two cross-border bus services have raised their fares following the hike in toll charges at the Causeway, which came into effect earlier this month.
After the toll hike kicked in yesterday, traffic volume on the Causeway remained high during the morning peak hours, but eased off slightly in the evening.
Following the rise in toll charges for vehicles entering Johor via the Causeway, higher toll rates for Singapore-bound vehicles has now taken effect.
Higher tolls starting on 1st October may drive vehicles away from the Causeway in Woodlands towards the Second Link in Tuas instead.
The Land Transport Authority said in a statement that motorists have to pay higher tolls, even if they do not use the Eastern Dispersal Link (EDL).
Officials from the Malaysian government will meet their counterparts in Singapore to clarify why the city state is revising Causeway toll charges.
Singapore will revise its toll charges at the Causeway to match those of Malaysia and the new fees will kick in on the 1st of October.
Senior Minister of State for Transport Josephine Teo said there is no guarantee that unmatched tolls will translate into guaranteed lower costs for motorists.
Two business chambers representing companies in Singapore and Malaysia have warned of a detrimental economic impact as a result of the recent toll hike.
According to Malaysian tabloids, an increasing number of travellers are opting for public transport to commute across the causeway.
A Malaysian Cabinet Minister has revealed the decision not to increase toll charges at the Causeway had cost the Malaysian government RM11 million monthly.
A group of factory bus drivers who caused a massive jam at the Causeway during peak period last week have been issued summonses by the Malaysian Police.
Traffic on the Causeway was unusually smooth yesterday, with less Singapore-registered cars crossing the border after new toll rates began to kick in.
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) said that Singapore will match Malaysia's new toll rates in the following weeks.
Traffic condition at the Causeway returned to normal after local authorities promised bus drivers that the revised toll charges will be looked into.