The Asia-Pacific Road User Charging Alliance has welcomed ITS Malaysia and ITS Singapore as new members, marking a significant expansion in regional collaboration on road user charging (RUC) policy and smart mobility governance. The announcement was made during the 2026 International Green and Smart Mobility Forum and the 1st Asia-Pacific Road User Charging Summit, held on 16 April in Taipei.
Originally founded by ITS Taiwan, ITS Thailand, ITS India, and ITS New Zealand, the Alliance aims to foster dialogue and cooperation on RUC frameworks and governance models. With the inclusion of the new members, the Alliance now connects a wider network of Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) organisations across the Asia-Pacific region, focusing on sustainable transport financing.
The membership ceremony, part of the session titled “Shaping the Asia Pacific Path for Road User Charging,” saw ITS Taiwan conducting the signing on behalf of the Alliance. Founding members ITS Thailand, ITS India, and ITS New Zealand, along with ITS America, participated as witnesses, highlighting the growing global interest in regional collaboration on RUC policy.
Philip Tseng, Vice President of ITS Taiwan, emphasised the importance of RUC as a policy instrument in response to declining fuel tax revenues and the shift towards e-mobility. “The Alliance provides a platform for governments and ITS organisations to exchange experiences and develop future-ready mobility funding frameworks,” he stated.
The Alliance’s expansion is expected to bolster knowledge exchange, policy dialogue, and cross-border cooperation, advancing sustainable road user charging systems across the Asia-Pacific region.
