Emovis, a provider of toll-based mobility solutions, has signed a contract with the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (VA DMV) to implement a mileage-based user fee (MBUF) programme for three years with the potential for additional renewable years.
Virginia will join three other US states that have previously rolled out the solution, namely Oregon, Utah, and Washington.
According to Emovis, which is part of electronic solutions company Abertis Mobility Services, its MBUF programme can help compensate for the loss of federal and state gas tax revenue from the increase in fuel-efficient vehicles on the road and is designed to be an equitable way to ensure all vehicle owners pay their fair share of tax.
Eligible vehicle owners will be given a choice during the annual vehicle registration process to pay a flat fee or opt for a pay-per-mile charge through the MBUF programme. The per-mile charges accumulated will be capped at the equivalent of the annual flat fee.
The solution that will be implemented in Virginia is based on the current Utah Department Of Transportation MBUF solution and will be customised for VA DMV requirements. Up to 1.9 million vehicles will, over time, reportedly be eligible for the Virginia programme, which is expected to launch on 01 July 2022.
“This contract consolidates Emovis as a leader in the mileage-based user fee space, following the existing revenue-service programmes in Utah and Oregon,” said Christian Barrientos, CEO of Abertis Mobility Services.
“It shows a clear commitment toward mileage-based user fees in the country as an alternative for future funding and improved performance of the US transportation system.”
The Emovis solution also uses cloud analytics and mobile technology to ensure personal information and travel habits remain private.
“We provide aggregated and anonymised trip data to our clients with the appropriate safeguards,” said Marc Deflin, Emovis’ vice president of sales, North America. “User data protections sit at the heart of our services.”
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