Kapsch gives up control over Belarus' toll system - what now?

Kapsch gives up control over Belarus' toll system - what now?

In the world of traffic technology, a lot is happening: Capsch Trafficcom AG has officially announced today that it has handed over the majority and control of the Kapsch Telematic Services Iooo in Belarus. This subsidiary operates the nationwide toll system and this step marks a significant turn, because Kapsch now keeps less than 50% of the shares in society. Details on the transaction are confidential, but the consequences are clear: Kapsch Telematic Services Iooo has been eliminated from the group's full consolidation group and will no longer contribute to Kapsch's turnover. Nevertheless, Kapsch is economically involved in the success of the company, as tradingview explains.

But how does this submit the control? Part of the plan could be related to the long -term infrastructure expansion program of the Belarusian government. Kapsch has worked intensively in recent years to further expand the electronic toll system in Belarus. The aim is to create a mobility network that includes over 1,500 kilometers and thus almost twice as many kilometers as with the introduction around two years ago. In this context, Industriemagazin) also reports that the toll survey on transit roads is an important step for the financing of the infrastructure of the country.

Latest developments in the toll system

The Beltoll electronic toll system has been in operation since August 1, 2013. This system has proven to be a key technology because it enables the toll on an extensive road network. It is used for almost all vehicles - the exception of cars with a total weight of less than 3.5 tons from the Eurasian economic union are except. As reported Travelbusiness, the system was built by Kapsch Trafficcom and replaces an older, manual toll system. The recording takes place at around 90 checkpoints, which enables efficient and flowing toll survey in traffic.

The progress is impressive: the toll system now comprises parts of the M1/E30 that range from Brest via Minsk to the border with Russia. In addition, 56 toll and control bridges as well as numerous customer service stations were built. A committed project team has put together the entire system based on modern microwave technology. Ultimately, the revenue from the street toll flow into the expansion and modernization of the Belarusian street infrastructure.

A look into the future

KAPSCH Trafficcom, a renowned provider of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), has a weighty influence on the traffic situation in 43 countries. The investments of 267 million euros for the toll project in Belarus show that the company has a good knack for future -oriented projects. The next steps in the implementation of the infrastructure projects are crucial to comprehensively improve the transport infrastructure and to meet the needs of the users.

The latest developments around Kapsch Trafficcom AG raise questions about how to toll business will be shaped in the future. The submission of the control could bring new dynamics in toll management and, above all, open up new opportunities for working with the government and other stakeholders. Vienna looks forward to the developments in Belarus and the role that capsch will play.