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Chile opts for Q-Free’s free flow tolling

Q-Free is to supply its single gantry multi lane free flow tolling system to Sociedad Concesionaria Vespucio Norte Express, Chile. The order, valued at around US$4 million, is for the design and installation of the renewal of an existing electronic toll collection system in Santiago and includes an initial three-year service and maintenance period, which the customer has the option to renew for a further seven years. Delivery is due to be completed by the end of 2017. “We are pleased to receive this o
August 25, 2015 Read time: 1 min
108 Q-Free is to supply its single gantry multi lane free flow tolling system to Sociedad Concesionaria Vespucio Norte Express, Chile.

The order, valued at around US$4 million, is for the design and installation of the renewal of an existing electronic toll collection system in Santiago and includes an initial three-year service and maintenance period, which the customer has the option to renew for a further seven years. Delivery is due to be completed by the end of 2017.

“We are pleased to receive this order for our single gantry multi lane free flow tolling system with Vespucio Norte in Santiago, Chile. This contract is an important win for Q-Free in the Chilean market,” says Q-Free CEO, Thomas Falck.

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