, Sept. 15 -- The trial of Electronic Toll Collection System (ETCS) has officially been piloted on the Padma Bridge.

The live trial began on Monday at 2pm, said Sheikh Ishtiaq Ahmed, additional director of the Bangladesh Bridge Authority (BBA) and in charge of Padma Bridge operations.

As a result, all vehicles-except motorcycles-will now be able to pay tolls while running through four designated ETC lanes on both ends of the bridge.

He said, "We've seen success in several cases, though some minor errors have occurred. Piloting will continue for now, and we expect full readiness in 10-15 days. The system may go fully live from October 1 or a later date, as per the authorities' directive."

To use the system, vehicle owners must first re...