As part of its commitment to innovation and forward thinking, the N.C. Turnpike Authority is partnering with Volvo Car USA, Mastercard, Microsoft, RedHat and Cognizant to pilot an in-vehicle toll payment system in North Carolina.
This pilot program will enable enrolled Volvo car owners to link their car’s vehicle identification number to a payment method, allowing automatic payments to be processed as soon as the customer’s car drives through a tolled section of roadway. This technology can be expanded to other vehicle original equipment manufacturers and other tolling agencies in the future. In-vehicle payment has the potential to change the way we experience several industries, such as fast food, car washes and parking. Together, Volvo Car USA, Mastercard and the NCTA are innovating the way drivers interact with vehicles and payment systems.
This pilot will involve up to 100 participants that drive a Volvo with Google built-in infotainment systems and will begin in late 2025.
This pilot is a crucial first step towards Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) technology, allowing drivers’ vehicles to pay tolls automatically through its infotainment system. The pilot eliminates the need for traditional toll transponders and improves the ease of use of all N.C. Turnpike toll roads.