Kapsch Surpasses 1 Million Free Flow Toll Transactions Per Day in Brazil

• Use of payment tags up nearly 70%
• Kapsch portfolio also includes traffic management in major Brazilian cities

Sao Paolo, June 15, 2026 – Since Kapsch first introduced Free Flow tolling technology to Brazil, more and more toll roads in the country have adopted its technology, and today its systems facilitate over 1 million transactions per day in the country

The pioneering implementation took place on BR-101 (Rio-Santos Highway), on a 170-km stretch between Ubatuba (SP) and Itaguaí (RJ), becoming Brazil’s first barrier-free toll system. This solution eliminates toll plazas and barriers, allowing vehicles to maintain their speed, thereby reducing traffic congestion, fuel consumption, and CO₂ emissions.

Since its implementation, the use of payment tags has increased by nearly 70% in two years, according to figures from ABEPAM (Brazilian Association of Automatic Payment Companies for Mobility), and there have been no reports of accidents related to toll collection—an important milestone for road safety.

The introduction of Free Flow technology in Brazil was the result of years of joint work between regulatory agencies with technological support from Kapsch, which has been operating similar systems for over 20 years in countries such as Austria, Chile, and the United States. The company played a crucial role in transferring technological know-how, coordinating technical visits, and ensuring that the solution met local requirements.

Since its first project, the company has participated in major Free Flow implementations across the country, both on major highways such as the Dutra and Sorocabana, as well as on state highways like those in the Serra Gaúcha region operated by the CSG concessionaire. This explains the enormous number of daily transactions processed, which requires robust and proven technology.

In addition to Free Flow, Kapsch has a strong presence in Brazil. The company has implemented various smart solutions for urban and interurban mobility in the country. Its portfolio includes traffic management systems in cities such as São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte, and Ribeirão Preto, as well as large-scale projects like the Florianópolis Beltway, where it implemented advanced technology for tunnel management, ensuring safety and traffic flow in one of the country’s largest road complexes.

With a global presence in more than 20 countries, Kapsch has high expectations for Brazil. According to Ramiro Virreira, the company’s Executive Vice President for Latin America, “The milestone of 1 million daily transactions is just the beginning of a transformation that promises to make Brazilian roads safer, more efficient, and more connected.”

More information: Press | Kapsch TrafficCom

Kapsch TrafficCom is a globally renowned provider of transportation solutions for sustainable mobility with successful projects in more than 50 countries. Innovative solutions in the areas of tolling and traffic management contribute to a healthy world without congestion.

With one-stop-shop-solutions, the company covers the entire value chain of customers, from components to design and implementation to the operation of systems.

Kapsch TrafficCom, headquartered in Vienna, has subsidiaries and branches in more than 25 countries and is listed in the Prime Market segment of the Vienna Stock Exchange (ticker symbol: KTCG). In its 2024/25 financial year, more than 3,000 employees generated revenues of EUR 530 million.