Q-Free has announced that it has been awarded a three-year, multi-million euro contract to supply 2.4 million tolling transponders to Via Verde Portugal.
Via Verde launched the world’s first integrated, multilane free-flow electronic toll collection system and is reportedly one of Europe’s largest providers of transponders and onboard units (OBUs).
Under the agreement, Q-Free will deliver interoperable devices designed to function seamlessly across toll roads in Portugal, Spain, and France.
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Having been the incumbent provider for the last three years, this new agreement extends Q-Free’s partnership with Via Verde for another three years.
Q-Free CEO Mark Talbot said: “As a global solutions company, we’re particularly excited to expand our work with Via Verde.
“We share common values and understand the importance of true collaboration. I believe our relationship could set a standard for partnerships in the future.”
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