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Explaining RUC in clear, practical language
What Drives Us
Our Mission
To make Road User Charges easier to access, understand, and manage for all New Zealand drivers
Our Brands
RUC, from working it out to buying it
RUC Hub explains the system, RUC Compare lines up providers and RUC Pass handles purchasing online, in the app and over the counter.
RUC PassRUC Pass
Buy RUC. Your way.
Buy RUC online, in the app or over the counter at 2,000+ retail locations across New Zealand.
RUC Compare
Shop around for RUC
Enter a plate and compare total prices, deals and ways to buy across every major New Zealand RUC provider.
RUC Hub
Understand RUC and what it means for you
RUC news, explainers, data, vehicle checks and practical tools for New Zealand drivers.
What's New
Latest announcements
The latest company, product and technology updates from across RUC on Rails
Industry News
Adam Johnston to Present at ITS Australia Global Summit 2026
RUC on Rails founder Adam Johnston will present consumer research on New Zealand’s RUC transition at the ITS Australia Global Summit in Melbourne on 23 September 2026.
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Industry News
Adam Johnston Joins the ITS New Zealand Governance Board
RUC on Rails founder Adam Johnston has joined the governance board of ITS New Zealand, representing a network of more than 40 transport, infrastructure, technology, and public-sector organisations.
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Product Updates
RUC Pass App Officially Launches !
RUC on Rails has launched RUC Pass across iOS, Android and the web, giving New Zealand drivers a simpler, privacy-first way to manage Road User Charges.
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Industry News
RUC on Rails Releases Future RUC Consumer Expectations Research
RUC on Rails has publicly released its Future RUC Consumer Expectations Research, drawing on 1,098 face-to-face surveys, platform behaviour, search demand, and around 25,000 public comments.
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Industry News
Adam Johnston Presents a New Approach to Future RUC Compliance at T-TECH 2026
At T-TECH 2026, RUC on Rails founder Adam Johnston presented new research to transport and government leaders on using timing, software, and consumer engagement to reduce future light-vehicle RUC non-compliance.
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Industry News
RUC on Rails Submits on New Zealand’s Proposed RUC Regulations
Following the Select Committee’s report on the Land Transport Revenue Amendment Bill, RUC on Rails has submitted on the proposed regulations for New Zealand’s future RUC provider market.
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Industry News
Provider-and-Agent Framework Reflected in Updated RUC Bill !
Following the Select Committee process, the updated RUC Bill heading toward its second reading includes a provider-and-agent structure closely aligned with the framework proposed by RUC on Rails.
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Industry News
Adam Johnston to Speak at T-TECH 2026
CEO Adam Johnston will present our software-led compliance research at T-TECH 2026 on 7-8 July. Visit our booth to discuss the future of RUC.
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Our approach to Road User Charges
Not every New Zealand driver has the same needs, access to technology, or financial flexibility when managing Road User Charges.
RUC on Rails designs services that help people understand RUC, manage it in different ways, and choose options that fit their situation.
Four Principles
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Supporting different ways to buy and manage RUC
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Helping drivers compare RUC providers with confidence
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Designing RUC services around fairness, privacy and choice
Under the Hood
Built on our own technology
From market data to transaction processing and privacy-first distance measurement, RUC on Rails builds the technology behind its services.
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Kowalski
RUC market intelligence engine
Collects, validates and structures public New Zealand RUC provider data, powering RUC Compare and RUC Hub.
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RUC OS
RUC management and transaction platform
Processes, governs and reconciles RUC Pass transactions across online, app and retail channels.
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Sentinel
Privacy-first RUC distance hardware
Measures vehicle distance for automated RUC computation without GPS or location tracking.
Explore
More from RUC on Rails
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About Us
How RUC on Rails is making Road User Charges more accessible for New Zealand.
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Our Brands
Explore RUC Pass, RUC Compare and RUC Hub for RUC information, comparison and purchasing.
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Careers
Join RUC on Rails and help build accessible services for New Zealand drivers.
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Updates
Announcements and updates from across the RUC on Rails group.