Debit, credit card payment system introduced on expressways from today

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Colombo, May 21 (Daily Mirror) - The Transport Ministry announced that a new payment system allowing debit and credit card transactions at expressway toll gates was officially launched today (21), marking a significant step in the government’s ongoing digitalisation drive.

The initiative, introduced in line with the government’s broader move to modernise and digitalise state services, has been implemented on several key expressways across the country. The newly introduced card payment facility will be available on the Southern Expressway, the Colombo–Katunayake Expressway, and the Meerigama–Kurunegala section of the Central Expressway.

According to the Ministry, preliminary arrangements have been made in accordance with a sustainable operational plan to ensure the smooth functioning of the programme. As part of the rollout, trained officials have been assigned to assist motorists at the toll gates.

The new service covers 35 interchanges and 119 exit gates across the three expressways, providing commuters with a convenient, cashless option for toll payments.

The Ministry said that this move aims to enhance efficiency, reduce cash handling and offer a more streamlined experience for expressway users.

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JUK Wednesday, 21 May 2025 09:46 AM

I commend the recent launch of debit and credit card payment facilities at expressway toll gates, which marks an important step in Sri Lanka’s digital transformation. In line with this initiative, I would like to suggest the development of a mobile app-based digital parking payment system that can be used across various cities. This will eliminate the need for appointing personnel to collect parking fees manually on roadsides. A similar system is already in use in Malaysia. Through this system: Motorists pay for parking via a mobile app by entering their vehicle number and location. Parking enforcement officers simply enter the vehicle number into their device to verify whether payment has been made. This approach is efficient, transparent, and reduces manpower costs while enhancing user convenience. Implementing such a system in Sri Lanka would complement the government’s digitalisation efforts and bring greater efficiency and accountability to urban parking management.

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Dr. Kankanamge Wednesday, 21 May 2025 10:05 AM

Then how can the local politicians rob the councils money?

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Gajendran Wednesday, 21 May 2025 10:07 AM

Didn't they launch this so many times before?

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joshua Wednesday, 21 May 2025 10:32 AM

Well done. Way to go. Few people commend good work.

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