Some drivers willing to pay to move car OBUs
Singaporean drivers are spending up to $300 on third-party modifications to relocate their mandatory next-generation ERP on-board units. These modifications aim to improve aesthetics and card accessibility, though they carry the risk of voiding vehicle warranties.
Why it matters
As governments implement mandatory smart infrastructure, consumer pushback against rigid design standards highlights the tension between regulatory compliance and user experience.
Alternative OBU mounts include one that integrates the card reader behind the touchscreen display.
Listen Summarise Some Singapore drivers spend up to $300 to modify their vehicles' on-board units (OBUs) for better card access and aesthetics. Third-party accessories and 3D-printed mounts allow relocation of OBU displays, but risk voiding the warranty if they affect function. Users seek tidier layouts and easier payment card use, with modifications popular among owners of larger vehicles and sports cars. AI generated
SINGAPORE – Some drivers are spending as much as $300 on third-party accessories to modify the placement of the on-board units (OBUs) in their vehicles. They do so to make their CEPAS payment cards easier to reach or to make their cabins look more visually pleasing.
Mok Chee Kin, 41, sent his Nissan Serena to have its OBU relocated on the day it was delivered.
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