Q-Free wins NOK30 million tolling contract in Chile

Tolling specialist Q-Free has been selected by road infrastructure operator Sociedad Concesionaria Vespucio Norte Express to service and maintain roadside equipment in Chile. The seven-year year contract is approximately valued NOK30 million (£2.7 million). Håkon Volldal, president and CEO of Q-Free, says: “We are pleased to continue our services to Vespucio Norte and strengthen our presence in the growing Chilean tolling market.”
October 5, 2018 Read time: 1 min

Tolling specialist 108 Q-Free has been selected by road infrastructure operator Sociedad Concesionaria 7095 Vespucio Norte Express to service and maintain roadside equipment in Chile. The seven-year year contract is approximately valued NOK30 million (£2.7 million).

Håkon Volldal, president and CEO of Q-Free, says: “We are pleased to continue our services to Vespucio Norte and strengthen our presence in the growing Chilean tolling market.”

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