Skyway reverts to old payment scheme amidst backlash
Skyway users can breathe a sigh of relief as Skyway O&M reverts back to its old payment scheme starting 10 pm last night, January 30.
— SKYWAY SOMCO (@SkywaySOMCO) January 30, 2018
In a statement issued on their official Twitter account, they acknowledged the sentiments of motorists using the Skyway and will temporarily revert to the old “pay as you enter” scheme for vehicles coming from Alabang, Sucat, and Bicutan.
“While we exerted every effort to lessen the impact of the transition, which we anticipated and communicated early on, we recognize that at this point, full implementation may not be feasible without severely affecting our motorists,” the statement said.
BACK TO THE OLD SYSTEM FOR NOW. Skyway reverted to its old toll collection system for Class 1 vehicles at 10 pm last night./PRIMER FILE PHOTO
The statement went on to say only Class 2 vehicles such as buses and delivery vans will be required to use Runway Toll Plaza A for cash payments.
Skyway O&M and the Department of Transportation – Toll Regulatory Board (DOTr-TRB) also vowed to find a solution to the worsening traffic conditions at the Skyway.
Previously, all motorists who paid in cash at the Alabang, Sucat, and Bicutan entry points were required to present their receipt and QR code stub at Runway Toll Plaza A.
Source: Skyway SOMCO on Twitter, Inquirer.net, ABS-CBN News, Rappler, Philippine News Agency
