Road-usage charging policy or schemes based on distance, location or road use; exclude EV charging.
Cross-border freight faces enforcement and tolling barriers in Southern Africa
An analysis of the enforcement, duplicated inspections, informal costs and tolling practices disrupting cross-border heavy-truck freight between South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia and the DRC.
Netherlands to raise truck toll rates by 2.6% in 2027
Netherlands truck toll rates will increase by 2.6% from 1 January 2027, with charges based on distance, weight and emissions. A temporary 22.3% discount will apply to all trucks from 1 September to 31 December 2026.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Romania launches TollRo road-charging system
Romania has introduced TollRo, a distance-and-emissions-based road charge for commercial vehicles over 3.5 tonnes, which has been scheduled to replace rovinietă for such vehicles from 1 July 2026 after a delay in system procurement.
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.
Government delays EV road-user charge, boosts charging
The government has postponed a road‑user charge for electric vehicles and has allocated additional funding for regional and kerbside charging, expanded Australia Post fleet electrification and extended dealer repair support measures to promote electric vehicle uptake.
EV road user charge could exceed hybrid costs
The McKell Institute has found a flat A$0.03 per kilometre road‑user charge has resulted in battery-electric vehicle owners paying almost twice the per‑kilometre cost of hybrids and has proposed a progressive, income‑linked alternative.
Road-toll exemptions could accelerate electric-truck adoption
An ICCT analysis finds that road-toll exemptions under the EU Eurovignette Directive could bring battery-electric regional trucks to cost parity with diesel by 2030 across six European markets, while long-haul parity varies by country.
AEVA proposes universal mass×distance vehicle levy
The Australian Electric Vehicle Association has urged a universal 'mass × distance' vehicle levy and has opposed an EV-specific road user charge, warning it has posed a risk of entrenching inequities and has advocated retaining the fuel excise.
Netherlands truck kilometre levy from July 2026
The Netherlands has implemented a kilometre-based truck levy from 1 July 2026, replacing the Eurovignet; rates have been set by weight and emissions, and toll data has been integrated with trip and fuel metrics to enable per‑trip cost analysis.
Dutch parliament requests temporary reduction in truck toll rates
The Dutch House of Representatives has requested a temporary reduction in truck toll rates because of high fuel prices. The government is assessing implementation and consulting the transport sector ahead of the Netherlands’ truck-toll launch on 1 July 2026.
Bowen says road user charge will be implemented when ready
Chris Bowen has said a road user charge will only be introduced when ready, has cited falling fuel excise revenues from EVs and efficient petrol cars, and has urged a measured, equitable design to avoid discouraging EV uptake.
Majority of Chileans support congestion charging, Ipsos survey finds
An Ipsos survey found that 52% of Chileans support congestion charging. Kapsch TrafficCom says existing electronic tolling and traffic-management technology can implement such schemes to reduce urban congestion and emissions.
Study finds Australian EV road charges could deter nearly one in three buyers
A survey of more than 3,600 Australian drivers found a proposed EV road-user charge could change the purchase intentions of 28% of likely buyers. Most households would pay $300–$500 annually under the proposed scheme.
Geotab data finds 15% efficiency gain for fleets in New York congestion zone
Aggregate telematics data covering more than 50,000 commercial-vehicle trips found that fleets increased average daily trips per vehicle by 15% after New York City congestion pricing, while roadway speeds improved in some areas but idling remained an issue.
Kapsch TrafficCom awarded Lithuania satellite tolling deal
Kapsch TrafficCom has been awarded a €13.4m contract to deliver and operate a satellite-based truck tolling system in Lithuania, has been contracted to replace the vignette scheme, and has agreed to manage technical operations for an initial five-year term.
BYD trials connected cars for NZ digital road charging
BYD has begun trials linking connected vehicles to New Zealand’s digital Road User Charging system, and has partnered with Compass IoT, with NZTA support, to transmit in-vehicle telematics for mileage reporting, compliance and fleet management.
Road User Charging Conference, Brussels 3-4 March 2026
Organisers have positioned the Brussels conference to address operational delivery, interoperability, CO2-differentiated tolling, GNSS deployment, enforcement and equity in European distance-based charging schemes.
Road User Charging Conference to examine CO₂-based truck tolls
The Road User Charging Conference in Brussels will feature Transport & Environment freight officer Bernardo Galantini discussing CO₂-based truck tolls, zero-emission truck uptake and the role of road charging in the transition to clean trucking.
Iceland adopts nationwide fuel-neutral per-kilometre charge
Iceland will implement a nationwide, fuel-neutral per-kilometre road charge from 1 January 2026, applying weight-based rates to all registered road vehicles alongside adjusted fuel taxation.
UK EV owners face proposed 3p-per-mile road charge from 2028
The UK’s planned 3p-per-mile charge for electric cars from April 2028 could reduce EV sales, although grants and falling prices may offset some of the impact, according to analysis citing Office for Budget Responsibility forecasts.
New York congestion pricing cuts Manhattan traffic by 11% in first year
New York’s congestion-pricing scheme cut vehicle entries into Manhattan’s toll zone by 11% in its first year, while generating more than US$550m for transit upgrades and improving journey speeds.
Taiwan amends Highway Act for EV road-use fees
Taiwan amended its Highway Act to authorise highway usage and maintenance fees for non‑fuel vehicles, enabling MOTC and MOF to define tariffs and collection mechanisms as EV uptake rises.
Poland to increase e-TOLL rates from January 2026
Poland will increase e-TOLL rates from 1 January 2026 for heavy goods vehicles and buses; adjustment follows statutory annual price update and raises minimum guarantees for deferred payment accounts.
Aurora Insights releases APAC and US road-user charging reports
Aurora Insights has released reports examining tolling and road-user charging developments across Asia-Pacific and the US, including congestion pricing, electronic toll collection, mileage-based fees, connected-vehicle approaches, privacy, enforcement and public acceptance.
Road Pricing Summit 2026 in Washington DC
Road Pricing Summit 2026 will convene in Washington DC on 21–22 September to align agencies and suppliers on delivery, interoperability, back‑office modernisation and operational resilience ahead of reauthorisation.
European freight capacity remains constrained as logistics volatility persists
European freight capacity remains structurally tight amid uneven demand, driver shortages and rising toll and regulatory costs. Girteka says logistics operators are responding with long-term contracts, data-driven planning and more flexible pricing models.
Ukraine could raise more than €1bn annually through truck tolling
A Transport & Environment report says Ukraine could pilot truck tolls based on road damage and emissions, potentially raising more than €1bn annually under a German-style system. It finds 76% of surveyed Ukrainian businesses support tolling if road conditions improve.
Eastern US report supports mileage-based charging with targeted public education
The Eastern Transportation Coalition’s Phase 5 report finds that public education, privacy safeguards and state-specific evidence are key to advancing mileage-based user fees as fuel-tax revenues decline. Pilots and research indicate support increases when charging impacts and implementation are clearly explained.
Progress on national road-user charging framework
State and Territory Treasurers have agreed to progress a federally led national road‑user charging framework, aiming for fairness, simplicity and funding for road and EV charging infrastructure.
