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Taiwan to distribute free ETC eTag units to non-ETC users

A new incentive plan proposed by Far Eastern Electronic Toll Collection (FETC) to provide free new eTag units to non-electronic toll collection (ETC) users from February 2012 has been agreed by the National Freeway Bureau (NFB). Non-ETC users will get the free eTag units once they have deposited US$17.39 in their unit account. In addition, a free switch from the old on-board units (OBUs) to the new eTag units will be given to existing ETC users. The new eTag ETC system will be rolled out in February 2012 an
April 17, 2012 Read time: 1 min
A new incentive plan proposed by 4973 Far Eastern Electronic Toll Collection (FETC) to provide free new eTag units to non-electronic toll collection (ETC) users from February 2012 has been agreed by the 4974 National Freeway Bureau (NFB). Non-ETC users will get the free eTag units once they have deposited US$17.39 in their unit account. In addition, a free switch from the old on-board units (OBUs) to the new eTag units will be given to existing ETC users.

The new eTag ETC system will be rolled out in February 2012 and the free eTag unit initiative is aimed at increasing use of ETC.

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