PLUS JustGo ANPR Toll Payment Now Live on Penang Bridge

What happened

PLUS has extended its JustGo automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) toll payment system to the Penang Bridge. The system lets drivers pay tolls without stopping, using cameras to read number plates instead of physical tags or cards.

Penang residents who use JustGo on the bridge receive a 20% discount on the bridge toll.

Where it fits in PLUS plans

Last month, PLUS announced that JustGo had been rolled out across the entirety of the North-South expressway (NSE). That earlier rollout included the Penang Second Bridge.

The Penang Bridge is now added to the list of locations where the ANPR payment option is available.

How the discount works

The 20% bridge toll discount is tied to use of JustGo and is limited to Penang residents. Drivers must use the JustGo ANPR system to qualify for the reduced rate.

The discount applies specifically to the Penang Bridge toll.

Why it matters

ANPR payment removes the need for drivers to stop and pay manually at the toll plaza. Cashless, plate-based payments can cut queuing time for daily commuters crossing between the mainland and the island.

The Penang Bridge is one of the busiest crossings in the country, so even small time savings affect many drivers.

Impact on Penang

Penang residents get a direct cost saving of 20% on bridge tolls when they use JustGo. The discount targets locals who cross the bridge regularly, rather than all road users.

Residents who have not registered for JustGo will need to do so to claim the discount.

What to watch

Take-up of JustGo on the Penang Bridge will show whether plate-based tolling works at high-volume crossings. PLUS has already extended the system across the NSE and the Penang Second Bridge, suggesting further expansion is possible.

Drivers should check PLUS channels for registration steps and eligibility rules for the Penang resident discount.