IoT and Data Streaming with Kafka for a Tolling Traffic System with Dynamic Pricing

In the rapidly evolving landscape of intelligent traffic systems, innovative software provides real-time processing capabilities, dynamic pricing and new customer experiences, particularly in the domains of tolling, payments and safety inspection. With the increasing complexity of road networks and the need for efficient traffic management, these organizations are embracing cutting-edge technology to revolutionize traffic and logistics systems. This blog post delves into success stories from Quarterhill and DKV Mobility providing traffic and payment systems for tolls. Data streaming powered by Apache Kafka has been pivotal in the journey towards building intelligent traffic systems in the cloud.

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Traffic System for Tolls: Use Case, Challenges, and Business Models

Tolling systems are integral to modern infrastructure by providing a mechanism for funding road maintenance and expansion. The primary use case for tolling systems is to efficiently manage and collect tolls from vehicles using roadways. This involves roadside tracking, back-office…