Singapore's LTA will reduce ERP charges at six locations during the June school holidays, but from June 29 rates on parts of the AYE and PIE will increase by up to S$1 to manage returning congestion. Orchard ERP suspension may also end if traffic slows further.
Singapore 's Land Transport Authority ( LTA ) has announced adjustments to Electronic Road Pricing ( ERP ) rates, with temporary reductions during the June school holidays followed by selective increases from June 29, 2026, to manage congestion.
From June 2 to June 28, ERP charges will be lowered by S$1 at 18 time slots across six locations, including stretches on the Ayer Rajah Expressway (AYE), Central Expressway (CTE), Kallang-Paya Lebar Expressway (KPE), and Pan Island Expressway (PIE). Notably, the busiest morning period at the KPE after the Defu Flyover will see the charge drop from S$6 to S$5, and from S$5 to S$4 depending on timing.
This seasonal reduction aims to reflect lighter traffic expected during the school holiday period. However, starting June 29, ERP rates on selected parts of the AYE and PIE will increase by S$1 as traffic patterns revert to pre-pandemic norms with more commuters returning to offices. On the AYE after Jurong Town Hall towards the city, charges between 7:30 am and 8 am will rise from S$4 to S$5.
For the earlier slot from 7 am to 7:30 am, a new charge of S$1 will be introduced where it was previously free. On the PIE near Kallang Bahru and Bendemeer, four morning time slots will see rates climb to between S$1 and S$4. These changes are part of a quarterly review and are intended to maintain optimal traffic speeds rather than penalise drivers, according to LTA.
The LTA is also closely monitoring congestion in the Orchard area, where ERP has been suspended since April 2020. Traffic speeds there have remained below optimal levels since October 2025, and if congestion worsens in the next quarter, ERP charges could be reinstated. This potential return draws attention from both drivers and retailers on Orchard Road, which has seen increased crowds recently.
The ongoing cycle of traffic easing, attracting more vehicles, and prompting ERP adjustments underscores Singapore's challenge of managing limited road space against rising demand. While ERP is praised for keeping roads moving, critics argue that frequent increases add to the cost of living. The LTA will continue to review conditions and may adjust rates further as needed
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