First Norwegian OBU order for Kapsch

Beginning in the first of quarter 2014, Kapsch TrafficCom is to supply on-board units (OBUs) for Norway’s electronic toll collection system, AutoPass. The Norwegian Public Road Administration, which is responsible for the Norwegian public road network, is currently adapting the standards for on-board units to the European norm EN15509 and will replace the native AutoPass OBUs that are currently in use. Along with Norbit, Kapsch is one of two companies that successfully demonstrated its experience and te
December 16, 2013 Read time: 1 min
Beginning in the first of quarter 2014, 4984 Kapsch TrafficCom is to supply on-board units (OBUs) for Norway’s electronic toll collection system, AutoPass.

The Norwegian Public Road Administration, which is responsible for the Norwegian public road network, is currently adapting the standards for on-board units to the European norm EN15509 and will replace the native AutoPass OBUs that are currently in use. Along with Norbit, Kapsch is one of two companies that successfully demonstrated its experience and technology in the tender.

The extent of the four-year contract will be determined in consecutive tenders under the life time of the frame contract.

“We are particularly pleased about this first order from Norway”, declares André Laux, executive board member of Kapsch TrafficCom. “Norway is an important strategic market to us. The trust shown by the Norwegian Road Administration underlines our excellence in the development and production of OBUs.”
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