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Verra Mobility to provide toll services in France

US-based Verra Mobility has partnered with motorway operator APRR to provide toll management services in France. David Roberts, CEO of Verra, says: "Initially, we will be focusing on providing toll services to our rental car company partners throughout France.” The partnership will allow Verra to expand to other countries to make travel in Europe more connected, Roberts adds. Vera intends to develop products for fleets that allow drivers to use electronic toll lanes without having to slow down or stop
September 9, 2019 Read time: 1 min

US-based Verra Mobility has partnered with motorway operator 4193 APRR to provide toll management services in France.

David Roberts, CEO of Verra, says: "Initially, we will be focusing on providing toll services to our rental car company partners throughout France.”

The partnership will allow Verra to expand to other countries to make travel in Europe more connected, Roberts adds.

Vera intends to develop products for fleets that allow drivers to use electronic toll lanes without having to slow down or stop to pay tolls.

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