4 November 2024
The Dutch transport authority, RDW, has announced that it has awarded the contract for a new satellite-based electronic tolling system for trucks to Triangle, a consortium led by the Portuguese company Via Verde.
Triangle, which includes partners Yunex Traffic and Ascendi O&M, will be responsible for implementing and managing the toll collection system. This system will operate on highways and select national and municipal roads throughout the Netherlands.
The new truck levy is scheduled to begin in July 2026. Under this system, truck owners will pay per kilometre driven on designated roads. To facilitate this, Triangle will provide the necessary on-board equipment for trucks and manage the operational back office for the satellite-based tolling system.
Source: Traffic Technology Today
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