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Road-user charging schemes balance privacy, cost and congestion control
Road-user charging schemes are taking different approaches to privacy, revenue apportionment and congestion management. Q-Free is preparing Tag4All satellite-charging trials in Oslo and Bergen, using onboard processing to limit location-data disclosure.
Romania’s TollRo switch: how hauliers can reclaim unused rovinietă fees
Romanian hauliers can claim refunds for unused rovinietă periods when heavy vehicles move to the distance-based TollRo system. The article explains the written-application requirement and outlines the legally confirmed and proposed transition dates.
Kapsch deploys satellite tolling platform in the Netherlands
Kapsch TrafficCom has deployed its Geo Location Platform for satellite-based tolling in the Netherlands, extending live operations across the Netherlands, Belgium and Bulgaria. The platform uses GNSS data and map matching to create road-use transactions and charging reports.
New South Wales presses ahead with 2027 electric-vehicle road charge
New South Wales plans to introduce a distance-based charge for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles in July 2027. The scheme could raise A$440 million over three years, although the state prefers a national federal system and is still deciding how payments will be collected.
Terminal raises $20m for fleet telematics data platform
Toronto-based Terminal has raised $20 million in Series A funding to expand its platform, which aggregates and standardises data from more than 325 telematics providers for fleets, insurers and logistics companies.
The Floow secures global accreditation for road-safety data
The Floow has secured global AiRAP accreditation, allowing it to supply aggregated traffic and behavioural data in more than 140 countries for road-safety programmes, transport planning and policy.
Arcadis delivers integrated tolling and ITS for Gordie Howe Bridge
Arcadis has delivered the tolling system and integrated ITS platform for the newly opened Gordie Howe International Bridge between Windsor and Detroit. The deployment supports electronic, automated and attended toll collection, transaction processing, traffic monitoring and dynamic lane control.
Gordie Howe bridge set to open, adding Detroit–Windsor truck crossing
The Gordie Howe International Bridge between Detroit and Windsor is scheduled to open on 27 July, adding a six-lane commercial crossing with new customs facilities, direct freeway links and tolling infrastructure to the busiest US–Canada truck gateway.
Kapsch wins three tolling infrastructure projects in northern Spain
Kapsch TrafficCom has won three contracts worth up to €10.45 million to renew tolling equipment at three Gipuzkoa plazas in Spain, including DSRC, OCR cameras, payment machines and lane systems.
TollRo sets 1 October 2026 deadline for heavy-vehicle fleets
Romania’s TollRo road-charge scheme is due to start on 1 October 2026 for commercial vehicles over 3.5 tonnes. The guide compares route tickets, CNAIR’s eTarife app and SETRo contracts with OBU equipment, alongside tariffs, penalties and fleet-preparation steps.
Netherlands replaces Eurovignette with per-kilometre truck charge
The Netherlands’ Vrachtwagenheffing began on 1 July 2026, replacing the Eurovignette with distance-based charging for heavy goods vehicles. Operators need an approved OBU and service-provider contract, with rates varying by weight and emissions class.
Eurovignette remains in Luxembourg and Sweden as tolling systems diverge
The Eurovignette remains valid for heavy goods vehicles in Luxembourg and Sweden in 2026. The Netherlands and Denmark have moved to distance-based charging, while tariffs now reflect CO₂, emissions class, axles and duration.
Romania sets 2026 rovinieta fines and prepares TollRo transition
A 2026 guide outlines Romania’s rovinieta fines, payment rules and new grace period. It also says commercial vehicles over 3.5 tonnes will move to the distance-based TollRo system from 1 October 2026, while cars and lighter vehicles remain on the rovinieta scheme.
Targa Telematics reports fleet managers’ growing confidence in AI
At Global Fleet Summit 2026 in Portugal, Targa Telematics reported that 71% of fleet managers expect AI to become an operational assistant within three to five years, while 76% identified predictive maintenance as its highest-impact use case.
Geotab targets smaller fleets as telematics adoption grows in Mexico
Geotab says Mexico is its largest Latin American market as telematics adoption spreads to smaller transport operators. The company highlights fleet-efficiency gains and introduces its AI-enabled GO Focus Plus camera and cold-chain monitoring devices.
UK to introduce mileage-based EV duty from 2028
The UK government has confirmed a mileage-based electric vehicle excise duty from April 2028, has set rates at 3p per mile for BEVs and 1.5p for PHEVs, and has implemented simplified fleet arrangements while industry groups have expressed opposition.
SureCam integrates AI video with TruckerCloud telematics data
SureCam has integrated its AI-powered video and event data with TruckerCloud’s aggregated ELD, GPS and telematics feeds, giving fleets and insurers a combined view to support safety coaching, claims handling and risk assessment.
Q-Free awarded multi-year Norway tolling contract
Q-Free has been awarded a multi-year contract by Ferde to replace roadside tolling infrastructure at six stations in western Norway, and has agreed to own, operate and maintain the systems under an AutoPASS-compliant three-portal gantry solution.
Kapsch TrafficCom expands tolling systems in Serbia
Kapsch TrafficCom has deployed an Operian multilane free‑flow tolling system on the Belgrade ring road, has begun testing a DSRC and video‑based classification roadside concept, and has reported monthly processing of over one million toll transactions.
Targa Telematics launches Agentic AI for fleet maintenance
Targa Telematics has launched Maintenance Excellence, an Agentic AI solution that has integrated telematics, OEM and external data into an interoperable ecosystem and has automated routine maintenance workflows to improve operational efficiency.
TransCore Enables Open-Road Tolling at New Hope-Lambertville
TransCore has enabled the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission to convert the New Hope–Lambertville bridge to open-road all-electronic tolling, establishing a scalable tolling infrastructure and supporting the authority's broader modernisation programme.
NSW urged to delay proposed electric vehicle road charge
Experts have warned NSW that a proposed road‑user charge for electric vehicles has risked slowing uptake, increasing pollution and confusing consumers, and stakeholders have urged a delayed, nationally aligned implementation.
Netherlands launches kilometre-based truck toll
The Netherlands has introduced a kilometre-based truck toll, has required onboard units to remain active, has limited exemptions and has required operators to obtain compliant devices and verify vehicle eligibility before entry.
Survey finds growing industry support for Australia road-user charging
An ITS Australia survey finds strong transport-sector support for a phased national road-user charging model, starting with distance-based charging. Respondents also call for interoperable systems, consistent standards and privacy protections.
ITS Australia survey backs measured transition to road-user charging
A survey of Australia’s transport-technology industry finds broad support for road-user charging, with respondents favouring a simple odometer-based scheme initially, strong privacy protections and national interoperability.
Five gantries installed for A40 free-flow tolling
Emovis and ATMB have installed five free-flow tolling gantries on the A40, have completed corridor infrastructure and have projected annual CO₂ savings of about 2,500 tonnes ahead of 2027 deployment.
ANTT projects expansion of electronic tolling
The ANTT has projected expansion of barrier-free electronic tolling, citing regulatory milestones, contract provisions and pilot tests, and stakeholders have identified user experience, payment communication and transition arrangements as principal challenges to broader adoption.
NSW road-user charge urged to be weight-based
An inquiry has heard that NSW's proposed road‑user charge for electric vehicles has attracted calls to be broadened, and a legal expert has recommended that it be weight‑based and applied to all vehicles to minimise legal risk.
Kapsch Processes 1 Million Daily Toll Transactions in Brazil
Kapsch has reached over 1 million free-flow toll transactions per day in Brazil, has driven deployments on major highways and urban traffic projects, and has supported regulators with technology transfer as it has expanded mobility solutions nationwide.
OmniAir Plugfest demonstrates V2X tolling and security testing
OmniAir’s 2026 Maryland Plugfest featured real-world V2X testing, live tolling messages in production vehicles and validation of a misbehaviour message, highlighting progress towards interoperable connected-vehicle deployment.
Leniency for late delivery of truck onboard units
The Netherlands has implemented a leniency scheme exempting truck owners who applied for an onboard unit before 1 July but have not received one from fines until 7 July.
RDW clarifies Dutch truck toll rules ahead of July launch
The Netherlands’ RDW has outlined six common misunderstandings about the truck toll starting on 1 July 2026, including onboard-unit requirements, immediate enforcement and fines for Dutch and foreign N2 and N3 vehicles.
CameraMatics secures up to €49m investment
CameraMatics has secured up to €49m from a consortium led by Blume Equity, ISIF and Goodbody Capital Partners to fund international expansion, AI product development and strengthened enterprise sales and customer success capabilities.
RDW authorises two EETS providers for Dutch truck toll
The RDW has authorised Axxès and tolltickets as EETS providers for the Netherlands’ truck toll and has expanded approved supplier options ahead of the system’s 1 July 2026 launch; onboard-unit requirements and compliance checks have been confirmed.
Kapsch TrafficCom awarded three NZ tolling contracts
Kapsch TrafficCom has been awarded three video-based tolling projects by Waka Kotahi, worth more than NZD 8.5m, with delivery from late 2026 to early 2028; it has been contracted to deliver and maintain tolling systems on the North Island.
Kapsch TrafficCom to present connected mobility solutions
Kapsch TrafficCom has announced participation at the ITS America Conference & Expo (9–12 June 2026) in Detroit, and has outlined demonstrations of V2X tolling, ATMS and EcoTrafiX platforms, and has planned C‑V2X roadside-vehicle interoperability trials.
ANTT formalises Free-Flow toll on BR-101/RJ
ANTT has approved a 19th addendum for Motiva RioSP, has formalised Free-Flow tolling on BR-101/RJ and has incorporated permanent operational rules after having concluded the regulatory sandbox and technical evaluations.
VUE managed service reduces camera faults for XPO
VUE has trialled a managed service with XPO Logistics' Arla fleet, has resolved a backlog of camera faults, has improved camera uptime and footage retrieval, has reduced engineer callouts and downtime, and has led XPO to adopt the service contract-wide.
Singapore revises ERP rates for June 2026
Singapore’s Land Transport Authority will discount Electronic Road Pricing rates at six locations during the June school holidays, then increase rates by $1 at selected locations from 29 June to manage congestion. ERP operations in Orchard may also resume if congestion worsens.
Comparison of Romania's TollRo and Hungary's HU-GO
Transport operators have been informed that Romania has introduced TollRo, a distance‑based charging system for vehicles over 3.5 tonnes, and authorities have aligned its key features with Hungary's HU‑GO, including charges by distance, vehicle class and emission standard.
Romania’s TollRo charges vary by truck emissions class
TollRo road-use charges for trucks in Romania will vary by distance, vehicle category and Euro emissions class from 1 July 2026, with older, more polluting vehicles paying higher rates per kilometre.
Motive unveils AI automation for physical operations
Motive has announced a suite of AI and integrated-hardware solutions that have consolidated data, automated workflows and enhanced fleet safety and productivity. It has launched Omnicam Plus, Dashcam Plus, the Atlas assistant and Automations to support real-time monitoring and intervention.
VUEgroup launches sector-specific VUEhub Premium
VUEgroup has launched VUEhub Premium, providing tailored software environments for commercial, construction and emergency fleets, and has expanded storage, telemetry integrations and managed services to reduce operational risk and accelerate incident handling.
Romania’s TollRo road charge: 2026 tariffs for heavy vehicles
Romania’s TollRo system will replace the rovinieta for vehicles over 3.5 tonnes from 1 July 2026. Charges will be calculated by distance and Euro emissions class, with payment available through route tickets or OBU/GPS equipment.
Emovis on Free-flow Tolling at ABC Forum, Madrid
Emovis has presented developments in free-flow tolling, artificial intelligence and connected-vehicle integration at the ABC Forum in Madrid, and has framed these technologies as drivers of digital back-office transformation and improved user experience in tolling operations.
