A facial recognition gantry spotted at Punggol Coast MRT station has left some netizens intrigued about its purpose and effectiveness, according to multiple posts circulating on social media.
A facial recognition gantry spotted at Punggol Coast MRT station has garnered the intrigue of netizens. Footage of a facial recognition gantry at Punggol Coast MRT station has left some netizens intrigued about its purpose and effectiveness, according to multiple posts circulating on social media.
A clip uploaded by user N9obs_win on YouTube shows that this facial recognition system appears to be incorporated into the priority use gantry. A screen mounted beside the gantry reflects a commuter's face as they attempt to pass through, similar to the way the automated clearance gantries used by the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority work. In a separate TikTok video posted by 8days, a commuter attempted to use the facial recognition gantry to enter the station.
However, the system did not work for the commuter, who then entered through a conventional gantry instead. Speaking to 8days, a staff member at Punggol Coast MRT station station said the system was being trialled and that registration was required before it could be used. Under the trial, a user's transport card is linked to the facial recognition system, allowing them to enter and exit through the gantry.
In the comments section, many users pointed out the similarities between the gantry and those used at ICA checkpoints. Another simply quipped: "Bring along passport.
" Others, however, pointed out that this system could slow down human traffic and cause congestions at the gantries. "Tapping EZ-Link only take two seconds," said a user. "This facial recognition take like five to eight seconds and will jam the entrance. "Others noted that the gantry is meant for commuters with accessibility issues and may be effective in providing greater convenience to them.
A netizen also surmised: "Some have difficulty tapping… or have no hands to tap because they are holding on to mobility aids.
" Responding to queries from AsiaOne, LTA shared that the modified gantry at Punggol Coast MRT station is part of a closed trial of facial recognition technology for fare payment, and only a selected group of LTA and other public officers can utilise it. These participants' facial profiles are linked to their SimplyGo cards, allowing them to enter and exit the station using facial scans.
"As this is an early technology trial, we have no plans to expand the trial at this time," LTA stated.
Please follow us on Google to support usFacial Recognition Punggol Coast MRT Smart Gantry Transportation Singapore
Singapore Latest News, Singapore Headlines
Similar News: You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Facial Recognition Trial at Punggol Coast MRT Station Sparks Privacy ConcernsCommuters spotted new facial recognition devices at selected fare gates in Punggol Coast MRT station. The system is being tested as a voluntary trial, requiring registration linking transport cards to facial profiles. Online discussions raise concerns about privacy, data storage, and surveillance.
Read more »
'Mind your own business': Man was seen standing inside MRT when there were available seats, netizen asked why is he standingA netizen posted a photo of the inside of an MRT train with a man standing on Facebook, and curiously asked: “There is an empty seat; why is he standing?”
Read more »
LTA Trial of Facial Recognition Technology for Fare Payment at Punggol Coast MRTA closed trial of facial recognition technology for fare payment is underway at Punggol Coast MRT station, involving a selected group of Land Transport Authority (LTA) officers and other public officers. Passengers linked to SimplyGo cards can use facial scans to enter and exit Punggol Coast station while using regular card taps at other stations.
Read more »
Singapore Tests Facial Recognition Gantries for Fare Payment at Punggol Coast MRT StationThe Land Transport Authority is conducting a closed trial of facial recognition technology for fare payment at Punggol Coast MRT station, involving public sector officers. Participants link their facial profiles to SimplyGo cards for seamless entry and exit via facial scans. The trial is limited to a selected group and there are no current plans for expansion.
Read more »