{"id":34882,"date":"2025-03-20T02:11:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-20T02:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prnasia.com\/story\/archive\/4644746_AE44746_0"},"modified":"2025-03-20T02:11:00","modified_gmt":"2025-03-20T02:11:00","slug":"asia-pacific-road-user-charging-alliance-established-to-drive-regional-collaboration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/transmediavictoria.net.au\/?p=34882","title":{"rendered":"Asia-Pacific Road User Charging Alliance Established to Drive Regional Collaboration"},"content":{"rendered":"<table name=\"logo_release\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"10\" cellpadding=\"5\" align=\"right\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2206635\/FETCi_Logo_Logo.jpg?p=medium600\" border=\"0\" alt title=\"logo\" hspace=\"0\" vspace=\"0\" width=\"118\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-location\">TAIPEI<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">March 20, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; A major step toward advancing road user charging (RUC) and intelligent transportation systems (ITS) in the <span class=\"xn-location\">Asia-Pacific<\/span> region has been achieved with the formation of the Asia-Pacific Road User Charging Alliance (APRUCA). Initiated by ITS Taiwan, ITS Thailand, ITS India Forum, and ITS New Zealand <span id=\"spanHghltc218\">at 2025 Smart Mobility Summit<\/span>, the alliance unites ITS associations, key transportation agencies and industry leaders to foster collaboration, share best practices, and tackle regional challenges in road pricing and mobility management. <span id=\"spanHghlte436\">FETC International and its parent company, FETC, co-organized the Smart Mobility Summit and played a pivotal role in supporting the alliance&#8217;s formation.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder1\" readability=\"10\">\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2645149\/IMG_0460_2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2645149\/IMG_0460_2.jpg?p=medium600\" title=\"ITS New Zealand, ITS Thailand, ITS Taiwan and ITS India Forum (from Left to Right) Signed Asia-Pacific Road User Charging Alliance MOU at 2025 Smart Mobility Summit.\" alt=\"ITS New Zealand, ITS Thailand, ITS Taiwan and ITS India Forum (from Left to Right) Signed Asia-Pacific Road User Charging Alliance MOU at 2025 Smart Mobility Summit.\"> <\/a> <br \/><span>ITS New Zealand, ITS Thailand, ITS Taiwan and ITS India Forum (from Left to Right) Signed Asia-Pacific Road User Charging Alliance MOU at 2025 Smart Mobility Summit.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was officially signed at the Smart Mobility Summit on <span class=\"xn-chron\">March 19<\/span> in <span class=\"xn-location\">Taipei<\/span>, signifying a strategic commitment to knowledge exchange and policy development. Under this agreement, member organizations will take turns hosting the Asia-Pacific Road User Charging gathering, providing a platform for policymakers, industry stakeholders, and transportation experts to share insights and jointly address pressing mobility challenges.<\/p>\n<p><b>Strengthening Regional Collaboration in Smart Mobility<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;As Taipei prepares to host the 2029 ITS World Congress, joining this alliance demonstrates our commitment to regional cooperation,&#8221; said <span class=\"xn-person\">Yi-Fang Shih<\/span>, President of ITS Taiwan. &#8220;We believe this initiative will foster innovative ITS applications across <span class=\"xn-location\">Asia-Pacific<\/span> and contribute valuable insights to the global community.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The alliance will explore advancements in electronic toll collection, congestion pricing, road pricing, and emerging technologies, including AI-driven traffic management and data-driven pricing models.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. YC Chang, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors of ITS Taiwan, emphasized the significance of this collaboration: &#8220;By working together, we can develop innovative and sustainable road pricing mechanisms that enhance efficiency and fairness in transportation.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><b>Advancing Sustainable and Smart Road Pricing<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;RUC is a transformative policy tool that not only optimizes traffic flow but also ensures sustainable funding for transport infrastructure,&#8221; said Dr. Tongkarn Kaewchalermtong, President of ITS Thailand. &#8220;Through this alliance, we aim to advance RUC technologies and implementation strategies in alignment with global best practices.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Echoing this sentiment, <span class=\"xn-person\">Akhilesh Srivastava<\/span>, President of ITS India Forum, highlighted the broader impact of the initiative: &#8220;The formation of this alliance represents a step forward in fostering global knowledge exchange, innovation in road user charging, and the pursuit of net zero goals.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"xn-person\">Armin Guttke<\/span>, President of ITS New Zealand, underscored the alliance&#8217;s importance in shaping the future of transportation: &#8220;We are excited to join this alliance, which is vital for contributing to effective road pricing solutions through regional collaboration, ensuring outcomes that support the economy, environment, and society for a sustainable future.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><b>A Call for Broader Participation<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The alliance welcomes ITS associations, transport agencies, and toll operators to join in advancing road user charging solutions that benefit governments, operators, and road users alike.<\/p>\n<p>By leveraging regional expertise and fostering cross-border cooperation, the Asia-Pacific Road User Charging Alliance aims to create a more efficient, sustainable, and technology-driven future for transportation in the region.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TAIPEI, March 20, 2025 \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; A major step toward advancing road user charging (RUC) and intelligent transportation systems (ITS) in the Asia-Pacific region has been achieved with the formation of the Asia-Pacific Road User Charging Alliance (APRUCA). 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