Emovis Extended the Road User Charging Program in Virginia

Emovis, a leading provider of innovative toll-based mobility solutions, announced that its Road User Charging (RUC) program in the Commonwealth of Virginia has been extended for an additional three years, through 2028. This marks a significant milestone for the program, which launched in 2022 in partnership with the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (VA DMV), to explore mileage-based alternatives to the gas tax.

 

The program, part of Virginia’s Mileage-Based User Fee, offers drivers the option to pay based on how much they drive rather than how much fuel they consume, creating a more sustainable funding model as vehicles become more fuel-efficient. As the first RUC program to be implemented on the East Coast, it is anticipated that, over time, as many as 1.9 million vehicles across the Commonwealth of Virginia could be eligible for enrollment.

 

“This extension demonstrates Virginia’s continued commitment to exploring user-based funding models that promote equity and long-term infrastructure sustainability. We are proud to continue our partnership with VA DMV and provide a seamless user experience through secure technology and data-driven insights,” said Christian Barrientos, CEO of Emovis.

 

To date, the program has provided valuable data on driver behavior, system design, and payment models, helping inform future transportation funding strategies both in Virginia and nationwide. Emovis’ technology platform has enabled accurate mileage tracking, secure data handling, and user-friendly account management.

 

Emovis’s work in Virginia is part of its growing footprint in mileage-based user fee programs across the United States, including successful implementations in Utah and Oregon. Through Emovis’ cloud analytics and mobile technology, it can provide smarter road charging solutions while remaining user-friendly.

 

 

 

The Mileage Choice Program is a voluntary initiative designed for drivers of electric, hybrid, or fuel-efficient vehicles who are subject to the Commonwealth of Virginia’s highway use fee. This fee is calculated based on the average annual mileage driven by Virginians; currently estimated at 11,600 miles.

 

By participating in the Mileage Choice Program, drivers can pay the highway use fee based on their actual mileage rather than an estimated average. Instead of paying the full fee upfront at the time of vehicle registration, participants are charged incrementally throughout the year based on the number of miles they drive. For more information about the Program, visit our Case Study.