Press Release, 30 January 2026
Valeo a automotive technology innovator and Kapsch TrafficCom, a global expert in intelligent transportation systems, have joined forces to develop a next‑generation tolling solution that uses vehicle‑to‑everything (V2X) communication to transform how tolls are paid on highways. Under this partnership, the companies are combining Valeo’s strengths in advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), autonomous vehicle technologies and cellular onboard units with Kapsch’s deep experience in tolling infrastructure to create a system where vehicles communicate directly with roadside tolling equipment in real time. This V2X‑enabled solution will be showcased in a live demonstration at the 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) meeting in Sacramento, California, giving the industry a first look at how connected vehicles could automate toll transactions in a secure and frictionless way.
Traditional tolling often depends on radio frequency ID tags or video‑based systems, but the new approach leverages cellular‑V2X (C‑V2X) technology and emerging standards like SAE J3217 to enable direct, bi‑directional exchanges between the vehicle’s onboard unit and a roadside unit (RSU). As a vehicle equipped with this technology approaches a tolling point, it can initiate a certified, secure transaction with the infrastructure, where messages are exchanged and finalized into a complete toll record that can be processed for payment. This method not only enhances convenience for drivers with toll information and payment status potentially displayed directly on the vehicle’s dashboard but also helps tolling agencies lower infrastructure and operational costs by reducing reliance on traditional hardware setups.
Valeo’s President of North America, Jeffrey Shay, described the partnership as a “landmark step” toward integrating connected vehicle technologies with everyday driving experiences, while JB Kendrick, President of Kapsch TrafficCom North America, said the collaboration demonstrates how open standards can bridge automotive innovation and roadside systems. Beyond tolling, this V2X approach lays the foundation for broader connected services from real‑time traffic alerts to new mobility services supporting safer, smarter and more cost‑efficient roads as connected vehicles become increasingly common.
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