Electronic toll collection technology, payment, enforcement and operational systems.
US toll agencies explore embedded vehicle payments to replace transponders
Around 16 US toll agencies are discussing pilots for connected-vehicle payments, allowing vehicles to process tolls using stored customer credentials. The approach aims to reduce transponder hardware and account-management friction while complementing existing electronic tolling systems.
Kapsch secures five-year UAE truck tolling operations contract
Kapsch TrafficCom will operate and maintain Ras Al Khaimah’s free-flow truck tolling system until 2029 under a five-year contract. The system uses gantries, RFID, ANPR and back-office software to process around one million toll transactions annually.
Brazil approves new location for BR-040 free-flow tolling system
Brazil’s ANTT has approved relocating a free-flow tolling gantry on the BR-040 concession between Juiz de Fora and Rio de Janeiro. The system will replace a conventional toll plaza from 4 November 2026, with automatic payment by tag or number-plate identification.
Kapsch wins contract to modernise Dominican Republic toll system
Kapsch TrafficCom will modernise the Dominican Republic’s national toll system for state-owned RD Vial, upgrading 20 toll plazas and 183 lanes with its SmartToll solution and providing ongoing maintenance and support.
Kapsch reaches 115 million toll-transponder milestone in North America
Kapsch TrafficCom has produced 115 million electronic toll transponders at its Mississauga, Canada facility. The site manufactures devices for North American tolling programmes and also refurbishes units to reduce electronic waste.
ANTT approves BR-101/RJ toll increase and free-flow system
Brazil’s ANTT has approved a 4.97% inflation-linked toll increase on the 322.1km BR-101/RJ concession, with category-one vehicles paying R$10.80 per passage from 9 September. The repactuated contract also includes three free-flow charging points with six electronic gantries.
Singapore to resume Orchard ERP and increase rates from 7 September
Singapore’s LTA will resume weekday Electronic Road Pricing in the Orchard Cordon from 7 September 2026, with rate increases at 11 locations. It will monitor Saturday congestion and may extend ERP hours on the CTE if traffic remains heavy.
Brazil authorises free-flow tolling on five BR-060/364 plazas
Brazil’s ANTT has authorised the start of free-flow electronic toll collection at five plazas on the BR-060/364 concession between Goiás and Mato Grosso. The system will use roadside sensors without physical toll booths, following a 30-day operational test period.
IBTTA chief outlines safer roads and seamless vehicle-based tolling
IBTTA CEO Mark Chung discusses AI-enabled incident detection, connected infrastructure and vehicle-based payments for tolling and road-user charging, alongside safety initiatives and case studies from US toll operators.
TransCore to modernise Tampa roadside toll collection system
TransCore has been selected to replace Tampa-Hillsborough Expressway Authority’s roadside tolling system on the 18-mile Selmon Expressway. The project will deploy AI-enabled vehicle classification, tracking and licence-plate recognition, alongside credential-based tolling technology.
Brazil’s ANTT advances free-flow tolling and plans payment consultation
Brazil’s ANTT has integrated free-flow toll passages into the CNH do Brasil app and plans a public consultation on electronic-toll payment requirements, subject to approval. The system covers 14 concessionaires, 55 gantries and seven states.
Brazil launches app function to show drivers free-flow toll passages
Brazil’s transport ministry is launching a CNH do Brasil app function that lets drivers view free-flow toll passages, identify the responsible concessionaire and access payment channels. The service covers federal and state roads using electronic tolling.
Quarterhill reports stronger Q2 and advances $70m Conduent tolling deal
Quarterhill reported improved Q2 profitability and agreed to acquire Conduent’s tolling solutions business for $70m plus shares. The deal, due to close in Q4 2026, is expected to nearly triple tolling revenue, while new US and Asia-Pacific contracts support organic growth.
Emovis deploys free-flow tolling back office for VíasChile
Emovis has deployed its Qualify Operational Back Office platform for VíasChile, replacing legacy systems across the Autopista Central and Nueva Aconcagua concessions. The free-flow tolling deployment processes about 2.2 million daily transactions across 48 gantries.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Quarterhill to buy Conduent tolling business for $70m
Quarterhill has agreed to buy Conduent Transportation's tolling business for $70m, with the deal expected to close before year-end; Conduent has taken a 7% stake in Quarterhill and has continued its portfolio simplification.
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.
MLFF Toll System Launched on Delhi–Jaipur Expressway
A multi-lane free-flow electronic toll system has been commissioned at Daulatpura on the Delhi–Jaipur Expressway, integrating FASTag and ANPR and third-party hardware, and has been delivered by ViaPlus in partnership with Airtel Payments Bank for IHMCL.
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.
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.
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.
Quarterhill wins $6.3m Utah Express Lanes contract
Quarterhill has been awarded a five‑year $6.3m contract by the Utah Department of Transportation to deploy its tolling back‑office and customer service platform across the I‑15 Express Lanes; the contract has included five one‑year extension options.
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 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.
Toll4Europe approved for Dutch truck toll
The RDW has approved Toll4Europe as an EETS provider for the Dutch truck toll, finding it compliant on reliability, data protection and system operation; the toll has been scheduled to commence on 1 July.
Netherlands to enforce truck toll from 1 July 2026
The Netherlands has introduced a per-kilometre truck toll effective 1 July 2026, has required on-board units to be switched on while driving, has established enforcement mechanisms and has set fines and compliance obligations for carriers.
Fleetworthy launches unified AI-assisted platform for fleet readiness
Fleetworthy has launched a unified, AI-assisted platform combining safety and compliance, toll management and weigh-station bypass. Centralised vehicle management, a rebranded driver app and new service tiers aim to simplify fleet operations and improve visibility.
Kapsch TrafficCom to upgrade EastLink MLFF tolling
Kapsch TrafficCom has been awarded a contract by ConnectEast and has been commissioned to upgrade EastLink’s MLFF roadside tolling system, a multi‑year project that has been scheduled for completion in mid‑2028.
LTA trials ERP 2 road signs and markings
LTA has trialled new ERP 2 road signs and markings and has conducted a two-phase user study, with over 96% of Singapore-registered vehicles having been fitted with OBUs and about 1,000 motorists having participated in the second phase.
Emovis showcases free-flow tolling at IBTTA Summit
Emovis has showcased its free-flow tolling portfolio at the 2026 IBTTA Technology Summit in Orlando and has engaged with global transportation stakeholders, highlighting scalable solutions for revenue protection, digital transformation and application of artificial intelligence to toll operations.
Kapsch to integrate tolling for San Bernardino express lanes
Kapsch TrafficCom has been contracted by the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority to relocate and integrate Riverside County tolling equipment, extending the I-15 express lanes and creating a contiguous 53-mile regional express lane network to address traffic growth.