MLFF Trial Accelerated, Touchless Toll System Ready for Re-testing

The Minister of Public Works (PU), Dody Hanggodo, is accelerating the second trial of the Multi Lane Free Flow (MLFF) contactless, non-stop toll transaction system. This step is being taken before proceeding to the semi-commercial stage, provided the testing proves successful.

He stated that a second trial is necessary because previous testing failed to reach a definitive conclusion regarding the success of the MLFF system.

“The MLFF trial is being accelerated for a second test. The first trial was not conclusive; it was neither a failure nor a success,” Dody said in Semarang, Central Java, on Sunday (27/09/2026).

According to him, the success of the second trial will serve as the basis for advancing the system to what he described as the semi-commercial stage.

“If the second trial is successful, we will move into the semi-commercial phase,” he added.

He explained that during that stage, the system will be tested under conditions much closer to actual operation, involving the installation of equipment at several points.

“In the semi-commercial phase, we will conduct a real test. We will install devices at various points,” the Minister of Public, Works revealed.

Dody noted that the testing is also intended to ensure that the technology used is truly consistent with the MLFF concept, where toll transactions can occur without vehicles needing to stop at the gates.

He stated that the Ministry of Public Works continues to carry out the process in accordance with the agreed contracts and is striving to accelerate every stage of the project.

“I am simply following the contract. I am following the contract, nothing more, nothing less. My task is to accelerate so that the process moves faster,” said Dody.