I - 22 - I
BULGaria
The Bulgarian toll system unites all known law enforcement models - automated through the densest network of stationary control points in Europe and through three parallel bodies - the Road Infrastructure Agency, the Ministry of Interior and the Customs Agency in the border areas. . This guarantees effective law enforcement for transit traffic and an effective collection mechanism through an electronic form for individuals and legal entities with a permanent address in Bulgaria.
Another essential functionality is the maintenance of its own area (domain) for processing card payments (including payments with fuel cards) without the mediation of a commercial bank. As a result, the Bulgarian electronic toll system is evaluated by international experts as a modern technological solution in Europe.
The Bulgarian toll system is uses GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) technology and is based on the "free flow" principle. This means that if the driver has chosen to use a GNSS on-board device, the reading is done automatically and drivers do not have to stop somewhere to pay.
There are several companies involved in the project – “Intelligent Traffic Systems”, “Concord Smart Infrastructure”, “Teletol”, “Viasat Technology” (Ikom), “Tol Bulgaria”.
A map of the toll system range https://cdn.tollpass.bg/static/media/cms/ywbh1jbv/tollpass-road-map_.pdf
e-tickets in public transport
In May 2021 the capital Sofia will start with the smart electronic ticket system for the integrated public city transport vehicles, including the underground system. The e-ticketing system was financed by the Center for Urban Mobility for around USD 62 million and got already one year delay. Currently, the application tickey.me is used as testing software for 3 public bus lines and 3 metro lines. When the systems gets fully operational the city will be equipped with 1,350 vehicles with 7,500 electronic ticket validation devices. The e-tickets will be stored on mobile phones or bank cards and it will be possible to purchase them online, thus avoiding queues and delays. The main contractor for this project is Bulgarian company CNC ticketing system Sofia in a partnership with another Bulgarian and Turkish companies.
Market Entry