Tunisian Motorists Can Now Recharge Their Toll Badges via Mobile Payment App
Tunisie Autoroutes has announced the official launch of a service allowing motorists to recharge their toll badges directly through the D17 mobile payment app of the Tunisian Post Office. This service is part of the first phase of the cooperation agreement signed between Tunisie Autoroutes and the Tunisian Post Office in December 2025.
Objective: Accelerating Digitalization and Simplifying Transactions
The two institutions aim to accelerate the digitalization of public services and simplify transactions for highway users through this initiative. According to Ahmed Ezzeddine, President and CEO of Tunisie Autoroutes, the toll system already represents an effective solution for smoothing traffic flow on the Tunisian highway network.
Benefits of Toll Systems
Recent studies cited by the executive show that a toll-equipped lane can handle around 1,150 vehicles per hour, compared to a maximum of 150 vehicles with manual payment. This significant difference could substantially reduce waiting times, especially during peak periods.
Peak Traffic Periods
Peak traffic periods are particularly concerning during the summer season, when many Tunisians travel between regions. In August 2025, the highway network recorded up to 115,000 vehicles per day, with a strong concentration on the A1 highway connecting Tunis to Ben Guerdane, one of the most frequently used axes.
Expansion of D17 Mobile Payment App Services
On the side of the Tunisian Post Office, this new feature enriches the services offered by the D17 app. Its President and CEO, Marouane Ben Slimane, emphasizes that this pioneering electronic payment app in Tunisia continues to expand its offerings to meet citizens' needs.
Adoption of Digital Payments
To date, the app has exceeded one million downloads, with nearly 500,000 active users. The integration of the toll badge recharge service is expected to encourage more Tunisians to adopt digital payments in their daily lives.
Remote Recharge Option
With this new option, motorists can now recharge their badges remotely, without having to visit physical points, a development that is part of the progressive modernization of transport and electronic payment services in Tunisia.
