Kapsch TrafficCom to Deliver and Operate Lithuania’s Nationwide Satellite-Based Truck E-Tolling System via Smartphone App

Kapsch TrafficCom to Deliver and Operate Lithuania’s Nationwide Satellite-Based Truck E-Tolling System via Smartphone App

(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom has been contracted by Via Lietuva to deliver and operate a satellite-based e-tolling system for trucks over 3.5 tonnes across 2,851 kilometres of Lithuanian roads in what is described as the world’s first public tender requiring tolling via a smartphone app replacing the previous vignette model the system will calculate charges based on actual distance driven using smartphone location data with all information stored in Lithuanian government data centres the EUR 13.4 million project will be implemented within eight months and operated for five years with a planned launch in early 2027 senior officials from Lithuania and Kapsch emphasized that the solution will be fairer, more efficient, and more environmentally aligned while also offering multiple payment options, route passes, and the ability to integrate third-party devices through EETS providers.

(PRESS RELEASE) VIENNA, 9-Feb-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — Vienna-based Kapsch TrafficCom has been selected to design, deliver, and operate a satellite-based truck tolling system for Via Lietuva, Lithuania’s national road authority, marking what is described as the world’s first public procurement to explicitly require toll processing via a smartphone application. The end-to-end system will cover 2,851 kilometres of the Lithuanian road network and is scheduled to become operational in early 2027.

Following the contract award in February 2026, Kapsch TrafficCom will implement the technical solution over an eight-month deployment period and will subsequently manage the system’s technical operations for an initial five-year term. The project, known locally as e-tolling, will apply to all regular vehicles exceeding 3.5 tonnes in weight and carries a total contract value of EUR 13.4 million, excluding VAT.

The newly procured system represents a shift from Lithuania’s previous vignette-based model to a distance-based charging scheme. Using satellite positioning data transmitted from drivers’ smartphones, the platform will calculate tolls based on actual kilometres driven on designated roads. This approach is intended to create a more precise and usage-based charging mechanism compared to flat-rate alternatives.

Juras Taminskas, Lithuania’s Minister of Transport and Communications, characterized the agreement as a major milestone after several years of delays. He emphasized that Lithuania will become the first Baltic country to introduce nationwide e-tolling and highlighted the principle that heavier and more polluting vehicles should contribute proportionally more to road maintenance. He also noted that the system is expected to improve the overall intelligence and safety of the national road network.

Carolin Treichl, Executive Vice President EMEA at Kapsch TrafficCom, described the solution as a comprehensive digital tolling experience centred around a single mobile application. The app will handle location data in compliance with GDPR requirements, display incurred tolls, process payments, and provide users with a history of previous trips, which she described as a significant advancement for the tolling industry.

Users will have multiple payment options, including Google Pay, Apple Pay, credit and debit cards, as well as fuel cards. In addition, the system will offer route passes for users who require short-term access to the tolled network, ensuring flexibility for occasional or unexpected journeys. All transactions and data processing will adhere to current cybersecurity and data protection standards.

The technical architecture relies on Kapsch TrafficCom’s satellite tolling technology, which correlates smartphone location data with a digital map of Lithuania’s road network to determine precise toll charges. These charges are then transmitted back to the Kapsch-developed application for payment processing. Importantly, all data will be stored and managed on-premise in Lithuanian government-owned data centres, ensuring that national authorities retain full control over toll information.

Michael Weber, Head of Sales EMEA at Kapsch TrafficCom, explained that the system does not require roadside gantries or other physical tolling infrastructure, making it more cost-efficient to deploy and maintain. He added that the platform can integrate data from EETS providers and track-and-trace devices, allowing users to combine the official smartphone app with their own onboard equipment if preferred.

With implementation beginning in February 2026, the system is expected to go live in early 2027. Kapsch TrafficCom will operate the platform for five years, with potential extension options. The contract follows a solution-as-a-service model, giving Lithuanian authorities greater flexibility compared to traditional infrastructure-heavy tolling schemes.

Martynas Gedaminskas, CEO of Via Lietuva, expressed confidence that the partnership will ensure timely and secure deployment in line with high technical standards. He stated that the new e-tolling system will enable transparent and equitable charging of heavy vehicles, provide stable funding for Lithuania’s Road Fund, and contribute to a more efficient national transport network, reinforcing Lithuania’s leadership position in the Baltic region.

The Lithuanian project is the latest in a series of infrastructure-light satellite tolling systems developed by Kapsch TrafficCom, reflecting the company’s continued expansion of its distance-based tolling technology across different markets.

Kapsch TrafficCom will showcase further details of the system at its booth at Intertraffic Amsterdam from March 10 to March 13.

Media contact:

Sandra Bijelic
Head of Corporate Communications
Kapsch TrafficCom AG
Am Europlatz 2, 1120 Vienna, Austria
sandra.bijelic@kapsch.net

SOURCE: Kapsch TrafficCom