NZ could become 'world's largest' road user charging market

NZ could become 'world's largest' road user charging market
NZ is transitioning from fuel taxes to road user charges, which are calculated on weight and distance travelled. (Image: Supplied)
Oliver Lewis
The Government could make decisions on how to transition the light vehicle fleet from fuel taxes to road user charges as soon as next March.The March 2025 date was included in tender documents uploaded to the Government Electronic Tender Services (GETS) website by the Ministry of Transport.The ministry is seeking information from businesses offering services that support the purchase, measurement or management of road user charges (RUC).“Your perspectives may help shape Government decisions on policy, regulatory and legislative arrangemen...

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