The new system is more beneficial on every front: a better quality of life, less time spent in traffic, a more pleasant living environment (healthier air, less noise), etc. And you can’t put a price on these. 
In other major cities that have introduced smart kilometre charges (e.g. Stockholm, London and Milan), many positive effects on the local economy have been identified: more attractive and pleasant cities, time gains for economic activities, a more attractive and accessible labour market.

A study has been launched to examine SmartMove’s impact in terms of mobility and the environment, as well as its socio-economic consequences. This study will guide and substantiate future policy decisions. 
The results will be clearly and transparently communicated on this website. 

SmartMove is the implementation of a smart kilometre charge that applies to all passenger vehicles and delivery vans driving in the Brussels region. This is a ‘smart’ charge because it takes into account the distance travelled, the traffic volume at the time of the journey and the type of vehicle.  

A handy SmartMove app that passengers can use to calculate the amount of the kilometre charge, compare alternatives and make an optimal transport choice. Other features, such as the option to buy a day pass, are also in the pipeline. 

SmartMove will help reform the traffic taxes that currently charge  possession rather than use. 
With SmartMove, the amount you pay is calculated based on the number of kilometres travelled, the time of the journey and the  size (‘fiscal horsepower’) of your vehicle. You will decide how much you pay from now on.  

Anyone entering the Brussels-Capital Region in a passenger car or delivery van will pay a charge based on the number of kilometres driven, the time of travel within the region and the engine size (‘fiscal horsepower’) of the vehicle.  
Conversely, traffic congestion will be reduced, and the people who really need their cars will benefit from considerable time gains. 

Various academic and professional studies point to the positive influences of smart road pricing. Specifically for SmartMove, in addition to these general studies, 3 reports were used to substantiate the smart mileage charge in Brussels: 

• Verdissement de la fiscalité automobile
• SmartMove Impact Analysis (FR)
• Vlaamse studie over de uitrol van een systeem van wegenheffing

SmartMove will help free up the urban congestion in the Brussels-Capital Region. A smart kilometre charge can significantly reduce traffic (and traffic jams) during peak hours by encouraging as many people as possible to adapt their travel behaviour. A collective effort can lead to a significantly improved traffic situation. 
As well as reducing traffic congestion, SmartMove has a positive impact on many levels. It will enable us to waste less time stuck in traffic, emit less CO₂ and improve the region’s air quality.  

The government of the Brussels-Capital Region will work out the concrete details of the journey registration over the coming months, in close collaboration with the relevant stakeholders. As soon as we have more information about this, we’ll communicate it on the website.

After the number plate registration, the SmartMove app calculates the amount of the charge using three parameters:

1. The number of kilometres travelled.
2. The time of the journey.
3. The engine size (‘fiscal horsepower’) of your vehicle. Lighter vehicles will pay less

The government of the Brussels-Capital Region will work out the concrete details over the coming months, in close collaboration with the relevant stakeholders. As soon as we have more information about this, we’ll communicate it on the website. 

To meet SmartMove’s ultimate goals, exceptions or rate reductions will be limited as much as possible. Nevertheless, exceptions will effectively apply to a very limited number of user categories. 

Your vehicle will be monitored by the ANPR cameras, which are already in use for the monitoring of the Brussels low emission zone (LEZ). The vehicle’s number plate will be used to verify whether the user has registered via the app or has purchased a day pass. To ensure effective monitoring, the ANPR network will be extended throughout the regional territory. 

The mobility app enables the comparison of mobility alternatives (travelling at a different time of day, public transport, bicycle, car sharing, taxi…). The SmartMove app also keeps track of individual travel costs and calculates the impact on air quality and the climate so people can make the best travel choice.  It’s our ambition to also link MaaS (Mobility as a Service) to the app, allowing users to plan a quick, affordable and sustainable journey in just a few clicks. Occasional drivers, tourists or visitors can also purchase a day pass via the app (or website).  

The mobility app does not work when your smartphone is off. Besides the mobility app, other systems may also be made available, in cooperation with other external parties, for calculating the kilometre charge.  

The SmartMove app only requires an internet connection. This connection can be via Wi-Fi or mobile internet, so no 5G network is required. After establishing a short internet connection, the SmartMove app also works in offline mode.  

Besides the mobility app, other systems may also be made available, in cooperation with other external parties, for calculating the kilometre charge. The government of the Brussels-Capital Region will work out the concrete details over the coming months, in close collaboration with the relevant stakeholders. As soon as we have more information about this, we’ll communicate it on the website. 

The government of the Brussels-Capital Region will work out the concrete details over the coming months, in close collaboration with the relevant stakeholders. As soon as we have more information about this, we’ll communicate it on the website.  

Travellers’ privacy remains a top priority in the development of the SmartMove app. Every effort will be made to guarantee the right to privacy.  Besides the app, there are other options, like purchasing a day pass. This requires the registration of travel data. 

The need for alternatives and accompanying measures will be taken into account during the project’s development. The Brussels Government will ensure that the alternatives are of sufficient quality and that the affordability of mobility as a whole is not compromised. 

An integrated system will indicate the available transport options and their costs according to the Mobility as a Service (MaaS) principle: public transport, bicycle, (shared) car, taxi, walking, etc. This allows users to make the best decision for themselves.