2023-10-16 00:26:00
M Flow continues to surge The cumulative total is more than 60.5 million trips. In September, the total used proportion was more than 3.4 million vehicles, almost 40%, crowding close to the cash channel. As for members, there are almost 700,000 accounts. As for the problem of irregular payments, there is only 1-2%. Speeding up the installation of the M7 line in 2024 can be used at all checkpoints.
Mr. Sarawut Songsiwilai, Director-General of the Department of Highways (DLPW), revealed that from the use of a barrier-free toll collection system (M-Flow) on Intercity Highway No. 9 (Eastern Ring Road) at Thanyaburi Checkpoint 1, Thanyaburi Checkpoint 2, Thap Chang Checkpoint 1, and Thap Chang Checkpoint 2 to solve traffic problems. It was found that since opening for service from February 15, 2022 to the present, there has been a continuous increase in traffic volume using the M-Flow system. Because There is a total accumulated amount of 60,572,700 vehicles and there are 698,690 vehicles connected to the account.
By statistics in September 2023 has a total traffic volume of 8,812,432 vehicles, divided into 3,467,071 vehicles passing through the M-Flow channel (39.34% proportion), 1,336,782 vehicles passing through the M-pass/Easy-pass channel (15.17% proportion), and 4,008,579 through the cash channel. Car (proportion 45.49 %)
If compared to the first 2 months when the M-Flow system was activated, there was a proportion of vehicle volume through the M-Flow channel of approximately 18.9% of the total vehicle volume through the M-pass/Easy-pass channel at 19.64% and through the cash channel at 61% After more than 1 year, it can be seen that the cash channel There has been an increase in the use of M-Flow lanes by approximately 15-16% because M-Flow lanes allow traffic to pass 5 times faster, or 2,500 cars/hour.
“Motorway users have increasingly adopted the M-Flow system from the first period, including problems and obstacles in using it. Subscription At present, various problems have decreased, providing convenience to road users. Takes time to pass the checkpoint faster. Reduce congestion at the checkpoint by more than 80%, and the indirect benefit is a significant reduction in carbon emissions. and save operating expenses from the original tens of millions of baht/month
For the plan to launch the M-Flow system at Motorway 7 (Bangkok-Chonburi-Pattaya-Map Ta Phut), procurement is in progress. Find someone to install the system. It is expected that it will be open for service before September 2024.
As for the case where someone uses the M-Flow system and has not yet paid the toll. Found that there were not many The M-Flow management contractor will compensate the Highway Department according to the contract. The Department of Highways has received complete toll payments from the M-FLOW service. There is no risk of any outstanding debts. There is no impact on this outstanding toll fees.
In the case of overdue toll fees Most of them are technical problems, such as linking accounts to charge credit cards. But the card owner doesn’t know if the credit limit is full or if the Easy Pass / M Pass card was deducted but there is not enough money in the card, etc., when the account cannot be deducted. There will be an outstanding debt and a fine of approximately 8% which the user will rush to pay within the due date. There will be only regarding 1-2% remaining outstanding.
Mr. Sarawut said Revenue from tolls on Motorway Lines 7 and 9 will be sent to the Motorway Fee Fund, which at present the fund has a good level of liquidity. While having the fund, there are burdens. It’s an expense. in service management Facilities and safety Including payment for construction costs, civil works, special highway project number 82 or motorway. Ekachai-Ban Phaeo section, budget amount 19,000 million baht, to be paid gradually over 3 years.
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