It might be needed on the north coast in about 30 years when the Cabarete bypass is completed.
You're probably saying that because there are no tolls in the north coast. It's hard for a new toll to be built on an existing highway as there will be protests complaining that a once free road becomes a for-pay-road, plus the notion all the money will be pocketed by politicians. However, Dominicans accept a toll road if it's built with one or several tolls. Hence, tolls aren't built along highways already built and for which they have been free for decades (the replacing of the toll in the 25 KM of the Duarte Highway is just that, a replacement and hence no protests or any complaints). But they are making the beltways with at least one toll. I was surprised that the "Boulevard del Este" in Bávaro/Punta Cana was made with not one toll somewhere.That would make zero sense for me on the north coast. No reason to have such a system where I live and normally drive.
What I meant is that getting an EasyPass makes no sense for me living in Cabarete.You're probably saying that because there are no tolls in the north coast. It's hard for a new toll to be built on an existing highway as there will be protests complaining that a once free road becomes a for-pay-road, plus the notion all the money will be pocketed by politicians. However, Dominicans accept a toll road if it's built with one or several tolls. Hence, tolls aren't built along highways already built and for which they have been free for decades (the replacing of the toll in the 25 KM of the Duarte Highway is just that, a replacement and hence no protests or any complaints). But they are making the beltways with at least one toll. I was surprised that the "Boulevard del Este" in Bávaro/Punta Cana was made with not one toll somewhere.
It could very well be the case that the Cabarete Beltway could have the first toll in the north coast. If the highway from PP to Sosúa/Cabarete is expanded to four lanes (two in each direction with a divided median), they might try to put a toll there too. If the highway between POP and Navarrete is fully expanded, they might put another toll there too.
Azua got a beltway a few days ago and I think that one has one toll. I'm not sure with Baní where they are still building a beltway and will be finished in a few weeks, but chances are a toll will be built there too. Construction of the beltway of Navarrete itself is going to start soon and guess what, highly likely they will built a toll there too.
With that said, complaints on the efficiency of Paso Rápido has been increasing. Ever since the PRM came to power, this and other services (ie. the passports issue) have become worst.
The need to open a gate for each vehicle and the amount of time it takes to read the sticker on the windshield.Why exactly doesn't the Paso Rapido work here? The Sun Pass equivalent in Florida you just breeze on though at 30mph. What's slowing things down here?
So it is a "non" easypass? How did they come up with that?The need to open a gate for each vehicle and the amount of time it takes to read the sticker on the windshield.
I'd guess it's because each transaction has to be confirmed via internet with the main office in Santo Domingo. I say that because there have been times the employees at a station would say the connection was slow at times.So it is a "non" easypass? How did they come up with that?
Oh, ok. Now I get it - stupidity! There are no gates on the Sun Pass. You just breeze right on through. It's read instantaneously.The need to open a gate for each vehicle and the amount of time it takes to read the sticker on the windshield.
most rental companies at MIA sell the toll passes as an optionWhy is it so hard to get people to use the Paso Rapido? It's called "Sun Pass" in Florida and almost everyone has it. No need to stop at a toll booth. All rental cars in Miami come equipped with it.
What does it cost to get the minimally functional DR version of the EASYPass for a private vehicle?
Is there a one time charge to get one? How do you pay the tolls charged to it? Is there a monthly fee if you never used it, etc...
the Problem is half of the drivers here can't read .. should have put the directions in pictures .Now they make it public;ly known of the changes. lol This is in today's all the major newspapers. The lanes with the green arrows below are for the exclusive use of Paso Rápido clients.
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All toll boths in the country will have exclusive lanes for Paso Rápido clients.
It will be interesting to see if it works. I don't think it will. Has to be physical barriers.Now they make it public;ly known of the changes. lol This is in today's all the major newspapers. The lanes with the green arrows below are for the exclusive use of Paso Rápido clients.
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All toll boths in the country will have exclusive lanes for Paso Rápido clients.