SINGAPORE : Motorists using the Second Link to enter or leave
Malaysia will have to pay more from July 1.
The Land Transport Authority says it is increasing the toll rates
at the Singapore end to match Malaysia's.
They will be up by between 12 and 20 percent.
The toll for cars (each way) will be $3.70, up 50 cents, and for
taxis, $2.70, up 30 cents.
Motorcyclists will have to pay 60 cents, 10 cents more.
Other categories - for van and small lorries it will be $8.30, up
$1;
for big lorries - $16.60, up $2.10; and for buses - $4.40, up 50
cents.
LTA says Singapore's toll rates are pegged to those set by
Malaysia.
The latest revision takes into account the new rates introduced by
Malaysia on May 1, as well as the current Singapore
Dollar-Malaysian Ringgit exchange rate.
Tolls for the Causeway will remain unchanged.
The last revision was made in March 2002, when tolls for the two
checkpoints were raised.
Information on the revised toll rates will be available at the
immigration booths at the Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints.
The public can also contact LTA at 1800-2255 582 or visit its
website. - CNA/de