Search

Utilizing blockchain technology in a road toll architecture

QR Code

Utilizing blockchain technology in a road toll architecture

Blockchains are a fairly new technology with few real-world applications beyond Bitcoin, the first mainstream cryptocurrency. Road tolling is a rather widely used method of monetizing transportation infrastructure projects by collecting payments from the infrastructure users. In Norway, there is a road tolling system called AutoPASS, of which multiple companies are a part of, working together and some providing essentially the same service. This can cause data redundancy and creates a need to transfer data between companies efficiently. This raised the question whether this could be done in a decentralized manner using blockchains. In this thesis the feasibility of blockchain technology in a road toll architecture was evaluated on a high level. Specifically, the Norwegian road tolling system AutoPASS was investigated on a business and technological level and using a blockchain feasibility model it was evaluated whether a blockchain could be utilized in said setting. The research was done as a literature review combined with constructive research utilizing a design science methodology. The result of the research was that it can be justified and feasible to utilize a public permissioned blockchain in a road toll system such as AutoPASS.

Saved in: