Global Electronic Toll Collection Market Size, Share, and Trends Analysis Report – Industry Overview and Forecast to 2031

Electronic Toll Collection Market Analysis

The electronic toll collection (ETC) market is experiencing significant growth due to advancements in technology and the increasing demand for efficient traffic management solutions. Recent innovations include the integration of RFID (Radio-Frequency Identification) technology, which allows for seamless vehicle identification and transaction processing. This system eliminates the need for cash or manual toll booths, significantly reducing congestion at toll plazas.

Moreover, the adoption of dedicated short-range communication (DSRC) technology enhances the accuracy and speed of transactions, providing real-time data for traffic analysis and management. Smart city initiatives are also driving ETC growth, as municipalities implement integrated transportation systems to improve mobility and reduce environmental impacts.

The expansion of mobile payment solutions further supports market growth, as consumers prefer convenient and contactless payment methods. Countries such as the U.S., Canada, and parts of Europe are leading the way in adopting ETC systems, resulting in increased investments in infrastructure.

With the ongoing transition to smart transportation systems and the push for sustainable mobility, the electronic toll collection market is poised for robust growth, making travel more efficient and enhancing overall user experience.

Electronic Toll Collection Market Size

The global electronic toll collection market size was valued at USD 8.97 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 17.33 billion by 2031, with a CAGR of 8.8% during the forecast period of 2024 to 2031. In addition to the market insights such as market value, growth rate, market segments, geographical coverage, market players, and market scenario, the market report curated by the Data Bridge Market Research team includes in-depth expert analysis, import/export analysis, pricing analysis, production consumption analysis, and pestle analysis.

Electronic Toll Collection Market Trends

“Adoption of Smart Transportation Technologies”

One specific trend driving the growth of the electronic toll collection (ETC) market is the adoption of smart transportation technologies. Governments and transportation agencies are increasingly implementing advanced systems, such as Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) and Dedicated Short-Range Communication (DSRC), to enhance toll collection efficiency. For instance, in October 2021, AEye, Inc., a leading provider of high-performance LiDAR solutions, collaborated with Intetra to launch advanced electronic tolling automation at the Intelligent Transport System World Congress. By optimizing AEye’s 4Sight M LiDAR technology, the partnership achieved high-resolution detection capabilities for tolling areas. This technology allows for precise monitoring of vehicle types, speeds, traffic conditions, and weather, significantly enhancing the electronic toll collection process.

Report Scope and Electronic Toll Collection Market Segmentation    

Electronic Toll Collection Market Definition

Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) is a system that allows for automated toll payment without requiring vehicles to stop at toll booths. Utilizing technologies such as transponders, RFID tags, or license plate recognition, ETC enables vehicles to pass through toll plazas while the toll fee is deducted electronically from a pre-funded account or billed later. This system enhances traffic flow, reduces congestion, and minimizes delays at toll points. In addition, it can provide real-time data on traffic patterns and revenue collection, making it beneficial for transportation agencies and improving overall efficiency in road usage.

Electronic Toll Collection Market Dynamics

Drivers

• Rising Adoption of Cashless Payments

The rising adoption of cashless payments significantly drives the electronic toll collection (ETC) market. As consumers increasingly prefer digital payment methods such as mobile wallets, contactless cards, and apps such as ETC systems provide a seamless solution that aligns with this trend. For instance, in May 2023, The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission announced the commencement of a cashless, computerized toll collection system, utilizing open-road tolling. This method allows vehicles to travel at highway speeds while collecting tolls without stopping, accepting E-ZPass transponders and Toll by Plate payments. The commission claims this system enhances safety and environmental sustainability while simplifying interchange installations, predicting annual savings of approximately USD 75 million.

• Increased Focus on Infrastructure Development

The electronic toll collection (ETC) market is significantly driven by the increased focus on transportation infrastructure development. Governments worldwide are investing heavily in upgrading and expanding highways and bridges to accommodate rising traffic demands. For instance, in October 2023, in India, the electronic toll collection using FASTag witnessed a remarkable 67% increase, totaling USD 4.62 billion. By March 2021, approximately 49.5 million FASTag tolls had been issued, up from 31.2 million in March 2020. This significant growth in electronic tolling is anticipated to enhance the demand for electronic toll collection systems across the nation.

Opportunities

• Improved User Experience

The improved user experience offered by electronic toll collection (ETC) systems is creating significant opportunities in the market. By eliminating the need for drivers to stop and pay tolls manually, ETC systems enhance convenience and efficiency, leading to increased customer satisfaction. For instance, In April 2021, Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation introduced a series of 650-V junction power MOSFETs, including models TK065U65Z, TK110U65Z, TK155U65Z, TK090U65Z, and TK190U65Z. Part of the DTMOSVI series, these components are designed for high-volume production in toll package applications. Their advanced technology aims to improve performance and efficiency in electronic toll collection systems, supporting the growing demand for innovative tolling solutions.

• Increased Traffic Congestion

As urban populations swell, traffic congestion has reached critical levels, prompting authorities to implement Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) systems. These systems enhance traffic flow by eliminating the need for vehicles to stop at toll booths, significantly reducing delays. For instance, in July 2023, The Padma Bridge, Bangladesh's largest bridge, launched an experimental electronic toll collection system aimed at alleviating traffic congestion and reducing fuel consumption. Monjur Hossain, Secretary of the Bridges Division, initiated the smart toll collection system across 14 of the 17 toll booths. Utilizing radio frequency identification, robotic cameras will automatically deduct fees from registered vehicles as they approach the toll plaza, streamlining the tolling process

 Restraints/Challenges

• High Initial Investment

High initial investment remains a significant restraint in the electronic toll collection (ETC) market. Implementing ETC systems necessitates substantial upfront costs associated with infrastructure, such as electronic gantries, cameras, and sophisticated software systems. These financial burdens can deter governments and private operators from pursuing adoption, particularly in regions with limited budgets or competing infrastructure needs. In addition, the complexities involved in integrating these systems with existing toll collection methods further exacerbate the financial challenges. As a result, the reluctance to invest heavily in ETC technologies hinders market growth and slows the transition toward more efficient toll collection solutions.

• Maintenance and Operational Costs

Maintenance and operational costs significantly hinder the electronic toll collection (ETC) market. Although ETC systems minimize the need for physical toll booths, they necessitate ongoing investments in maintenance, system updates, and customer support. The complexity of these systems requires regular technical assessments, software enhancements, and infrastructure upkeep to ensure reliability and security. As these expenses accumulate, they can strain budgets and adversely impact the overall return on investment for operators. This financial burden can deter stakeholders from adopting ETC solutions, ultimately slowing market growth and limiting the effectiveness of electronic tolling initiatives in various regions.

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Electronic Toll Collection Market Scope

The market is segmented on the basis of payment method, type, technology, offering, application and parameters of toll amount. The growth amongst these segments will help you analyse meagre growth segments in the industries and provide the users with a valuable market overview and market insights to help them make strategic decisions for identifying core market applications.

Payment Method

• Prepaid
• Hybrid
• Postpaid

Type

• Transponder/Tag-Based
• Others

Technology

• Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
• Dedicated Short Range Communication (DSRC)
• Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)/GPS
• Video Analytics
• Cell Phone Tolling
• Others

Offering

• Hardware
• Back Office and Other Services

Application

• Highways
• Urban Areas

 Parameters of Toll Amount

• Distance Based
• Point Based
• Time Base
• Perimeter Based

Electronic Toll Collection Market Regional Analysis

The market is analysed and market size insights and trends are provided by payment method, type, technology, offering, application and parameters of toll amount as referenced above.

The countries covered in the market report are U.S., Canada and Mexico in North America, Germany, France, U.K., Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, Russia, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Rest of Europe in Europe, China, Japan, India, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Rest of Asia-Pacific (APAC) in the Asia-Pacific (APAC), Saudi Arabia, U.A.E, South Africa, Egypt, Israel, Rest of Middle East and Africa (MEA) as a part of Middle East and Africa (MEA), Brazil, Argentina and Rest of South America as part of South America.

North America is expected to dominate the electronic toll collection market due to its extensive vehicle population and vast networks of interstate and state highways. The region's ongoing investments in advanced toll collection systems and numerous active toll installation projects further bolster its market leadership. This combination of infrastructure and technology positions North America as a key player in the evolving electronic toll collection landscape.

Asia-Pacific is expected to witness significant growth in the electronic toll collection market during the forecast period. This growth is driven by rising demand for these systems in developing economies, increased urbanization, and technological advancements such as real-time vehicle tracking and monitoring through GPS/GNSS. In addition, the widespread adoption of RFID sensors across the region further supports the expansion of electronic toll collection solutions.

The country section of the report also provides individual market impacting factors and changes in regulation in the market domestically that impacts the current and future trends of the market. Data points such as down-stream and upstream value chain analysis, technical trends and porter's five forces analysis, case studies are some of the pointers used to forecast the market scenario for individual countries. Also, the presence and availability of global brands and their challenges faced due to large or scarce competition from local and domestic brands, impact of domestic tariffs and trade routes are considered while providing forecast analysis of the country data.   

Electronic Toll Collection Market Share

The market competitive landscape provides details by competitor. Details included are company overview, company financials, revenue generated, market potential, investment in research and development, new market initiatives, global presence, production sites and facilities, production capacities, company strengths and weaknesses, product launch, product width and breadth, application dominance. The above data points provided are only related to the companies' focus related to market.

Electronic Toll Collection Market Leaders Operating in the Market Are:

• Kapsch TrafficCom AG (Austria)
• TransCore (U.S.)
• Raytheon Company (U.S.)
• Conduent Inc. (U.S.)
• Thales Group (France)
• Cubic Corporation (U.S.)
• Vinci SA (France)
• Siemens AG (Germany)
• EFKON (Austria)
• Neology Inc. (U.S.)
• TOSHIBA CORPORATION (Japan)
• MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD (Japan)
• Abertis (Spain)
• Quarterhill Inc. (Canada)
• Perceptics LLC (U.S.)
• Star Systems International (U.S.)
• Electronic Transaction Consultants Corporation (U.S.)
• ARH Inc. (Hungary)
• SICE (Spain)
• Autostrade per l'Italia (Italy)
• JENOPTIK AG (Germany)
• Far Eastern Electronic Toll Collection Co Ltd. (Taiwan)
• Toll Collect GmbH (Germany)
• GeoToll (U.S.)
• Indra Sistemas (Spain)
• Kistler Group (Switzerland)
• American Traffic Solutions (U.S.)

Latest Developments in Electronic Toll Collection Market

• In July 2023, Axxès, a prominent European provider of electronic toll services, joined the Avanci Aftermarket program, which simplifies technology sharing among patent owners. With over 40,000 clients and 300,000 equipped vehicles on European roads, Axxès can now access key 2G, 3G, and 4G wireless patents. This move is expected to promote innovation in the interoperable electronic toll collection market in Europe
• In June 2022, TransCore secured a contract with the Thousand Islands Bridge Authority to develop, design, and maintain advanced toll collection systems for the bridge connecting Wellesley Island and Hill Island, New York. This contract involves replacing the traditional tolling system with a next-generation solution, enhancing operational efficiency and improving the overall user experience for motorists utilizing this critical transportation link
• In August 2021, Quarterhill Inc., focusing on Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and intellectual property licensing, signed an agreement to acquire Electronic Transaction Consultants, LLC from Align Capital Partners. This acquisition aims to leverage Electronic Transaction Consultants’ highly customizable mobility technologies, known as riteSuite. The integration is expected to enhance Quarterhill's existing portfolio and expand its reach into adjacent sectors, driving growth in the electronic toll collection market
• In June 2021, The Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission (OTIC) extended its partnership with TransCore for another five years, focusing on statewide toll collection and customer service maintenance. TransCore will oversee all operational aspects of OTIC’s toll collection systems across Ohio’s turnpike network and manage customer support services in Berea, ensuring efficient operations and maintenance of the electronic tolling infrastructure
• In May 2021, The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) of New York awarded contracts valued at around USD 400 million to three companies for various toll system operations at its bridges and tunnels. Historically, the MTA, along with other New York tolling agencies, has relied on Conduent Inc. to manage toll operations. This new arrangement aims to improve efficiency and service delivery across the region's tolling facilities

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