New Zealand’s transport funding model is at a crossroads. With the decline of fuel excise revenue and the rapid rise of electric vehicles, the way we pay for our roads is no longer sustainable. The government’s decision to transition to a universal Road User Charge (RUC) framework represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to rethink how we manage, fund, and future-proof our national transport network.

Our whitepaper explores how this transition goes beyond tax collection. It makes the case for building a Dynamic Intelligence System — an open, competitive, and data-driven approach that unlocks smarter transport decisions, manages congestion, improves road safety, and ensures fairness for every road user.

Discover how adopting global best practices and embracing innovation can help New Zealand:

• Fund roads more fairly and sustainably.

• Reduce congestion and optimise infrastructure investment.

• Protect privacy while unlocking national transport intelligence.

• Encourage competition to drive down costs and boost innovation.