Verra Mobility has expanded electronic toll payment programmes with two rental car companies in Italy.
Italy has one of the largest networks of toll roads in Europe, with over 4,600km of tolled motorways, and welcomes more than 134 million tourists annually, prompting a surge in short-term rental vehicle use.
An average of 137,000 - and a peak of 164,000 - rental vehicles use Italy’s tolled motorways every year, Verra says.
Renters who choose the optional toll service use an installed electronic toll device to pay a single daily fee covering the cost of all tolls they may encounter during their journey.
Verra has partnered with Telepass since 2023 and it means renters can use fast lanes where tolls are charged electronically.
“Having to wait in queues and pay tolls manually with a credit card when renting a vehicle can be frustrating, time consuming and cause traffic congestion,” said Tsjerk-Friso Roelfzema, general manager for Verra Mobility in Europe.
“The sheer volume of tolled motorways and the number of tourists in Italy showcases the necessity of having an efficient and automatic toll programme in place."
