Webfleet has expanded its New Zealand offering through a new integration and cooperation with electronic Road User Charge (eRUC) and ELogbook provider Picobyte Solutions Ltd.
Picobyte, an NZTA-approved service provider through its RUC Monkey and myRUC Pro products, brings digital compliance tools that now integrate directly into the Webfleet platform. The result is a seamless solution that combines advanced telematics with electronic RUC, helping operators streamline compliance and reduce administrative burden.
Preparing for Mandatory eRUC in 2027
Road User Charges (RUC) are central to New Zealand’s transport system, ensuring all road users contribute to upkeep either via fuel excise duty (FED) or distance-based charges. RUC applies to vehicles not wholly powered by petrol, and all vehicles over 3.5 tonnes.
Electronic RUC (eRUC) digitises this process, accurately measuring distance travelled and distinguishing between public and private roads. This reduces manual reporting and can lower costs for operators.
From 1 July 2027, eRUC will be mandatory for all vehicles. Through the integration with Picobyte, Webfleet users are now able to prepare early and begin upgrading their fleets over the next two years.
Jonny Clarke, Webfleet Director for Australia & New Zealand, said:
“Integrating Picobyte’s eRUC solutions and capabilities into Webfleet makes it easier than ever for New Zealand fleet operators to monitor road usage and manage tax obligations. We are committed to being a real partner for New Zealand businesses, and this RUC integration is a key piece of achieving that goal.”
Expanding Choice and Capability for NZ Operators
For Picobyte, the partnership brings its services into a global telematics ecosystem already used by more than 50,000 fleets worldwide.
Manoj Dolli, CEO at Picobyte, said:
“Joining forces with Webfleet helps Picobyte extend our eRUC solutions to more fleets throughout New Zealand, providing greater capabilities, flexibility, and choice for operators. Integrating into Webfleet’s world-class telematics solution ensures New Zealand operators maintain access to the latest advancements and improvements in fleet management technology and enhance our vision for digital RUC compliance now and in the future seamlessly.”
Francis Wynne from Direct Track, Webfleet’s exclusive New Zealand distribution partner, added that the integration addresses a critical market gap:
“The number of all-in-one solutions of both telematics and RUC for New Zealand is quite low. This new integration and partnership with Picobyte and Webfleet helps to bring a new global leader in telemetry and fleet management to NZ fleets and delivers a new competitive range of options and capabilities for operators.”
What it Means for Fleet Managers
The partnership brings together three strengths:
- Webfleet’s global telematics platform, including video telematics, safety insights, and EV management tools.
- Picobyte’s approved eRUC solutions, ensuring compliance is future-proofed ahead of 2027.
- Direct Track’s local expertise, providing on-the-ground support for New Zealand businesses.
For Fleet Managers, this combination offers not only compliance certainty but also new opportunities to optimise efficiency, improve safety, and future-proof their operations.
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