Hungary’s new e-road toll system to launch early July 2013

Hungary's new usage-based electronic road toll system will be launched as of the beginning of July 2013, in line with a government decree. The test phase of the system has been scheduled for 5 June 2013. The road toll is expected to generate income of around US$343.42 million (HUF75bn) in the second half of 2013.
February 18, 2013 Read time: 1 min
Hungary's new usage-based electronic road toll system will be launched as of the beginning of July 2013, in line with a government decree.

The test phase of the system has been scheduled for 5 June 2013. The road toll is expected to generate income of around US$343.42 million (HUF75bn) in the second half of 2013.

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