President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Tuesday formally launched the Toll Collection System Interoperability Project, introducing a single RFID sticker that can be used across all major toll expressways in Luzon.
Speaking during the event in Calamba City, Mr. Marcos said the “One RFID, All Tollways” initiative aims to simplify toll collection and end the confusion brought by multiple RFID systems.
“Starting today, only one RFID sticker is needed for our toll expressways across Luzon,” President Marcos said. “One account only, one sticker only, one system: One RFID for all tollways,” he added.
The project unifies the RFID systems operated by San Miguel Corporation (SMC) and Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (MPIC), which handle Autosweep and EasyTrip, respectively.
Both companies partnered with the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) to implement the project after years of consultations.
Mr. Marcos thanked SMC Chairman and CEO Ramon Ang and MPIC Chairman and CEO Manuel Pangilinan for working with the government to achieve the long-delayed interoperability plan.
“There is a lot that we are doing now that we cannot accomplish alone—it cannot be done by the government alone,” he said.
“So, we included and asked for help from our private sector partners. And I can say that when we ask for their help, they do not hesitate; they do everything they can to ensure we have a successful program like this,” the president added.
President Marcos said the unified RFID system will make travel more convenient and efficient for motorists by reducing delays and removing the need for multiple accounts and loads.
The president added that registration for the unified RFID is free and optional, giving motorists the flexibility to retain their existing accounts if preferred.
“No charge. And above all, it’s up to you if you register here. This is optional,” Mr Marcos said.
President Marcos said the government plans to launch group and fleet accounts next year, adding that private commuters were prioritized in the first phase of implementation.
He emphasized that the interoperability initiative reflects his administration’s broader goal to modernize infrastructure under his administration’s vision.
The president also commended the cooperation of the toll operators and the TRB, saying the project succeeded through years of coordination and commitment.
“This project has been made possible because of the continued trust, commitment, and flexibility of our partner concessionaires, the operators, and ETC/RFID providers,” he said.
The “One RFID, All Tollways” project is part of the government’s push to create a faster, more connected road network across Luzon and improve daily mobility for Filipino motorists.
