The Toll Collect GmbH is tasked with implementing a nationwide truck toll system. In 2018, the toll network was expanded to include all federal highways, and the manual toll process was reworked. Ergosign developed the UX design for a responsive web application for desktop PCs, tablets, and smartphones as well as for specifically developed toll terminals installed at large gas stations, truck stops, and rest areas.
Optimized UX Design for the German Truck Tolling System
Client
Services
UX Design, Prototyping, Style Guide, Icons & Illustrations
Industries
Mobility, Industry
Optimal Usability Thanks to Responsive Design
Observing Different Prerequisites
The Starting Point
The software aims at a very heterogeneous target group, which results in a range of different requirements for the design: for example, foreign language and computer skills vary within diverse spectrums. The time pressure faced by drivers and dispatchers plays a special role during the toll process. Booking and cancellation processes should be simplified and globalized accordingly.
Step-by-Step
Our Approach
Users are led through the toll process step-by-step. Easy-to-understand metaphors and clear visual language ensure easy operation for an international target group. Route information, traffic restrictions on the route, and a detailed representation of the ticket have been adapted to the needs of toll users. Clear user guidance facilitates fast toll bookings and cancellations — whether by smartphone, tablet, computer, or terminal. To ensure the smooth implementation of the UI design, we also created an interactive style guide. Finally, the implemented design was validated in usability tests on various devices.
The Entire User-Centered Design Process
The Solution
To design the user interface, we went through the whole user-centered design process with the Toll Collect team — from contextual analysis to testing. We incorporated these into our design process to establish specific user needs in the early phases. We made our ideas tangible using interactive prototypes. We used these in real situations at truck stops in order to test our concepts and to clearly measure the application’s user experience.
In close cooperation with us, Ergosign has designed an innovative product that is specifically tailored to our target group (…) Regarding their project management, we particularly appreciated the high level of competence, continuous customer orientation and adherence to agreed deadlines.
Toll Collect GmbH
About the Client
Since January 1st, 2005, Toll Collect has been reliably operating the world’s first satellite-supported toll system for heavy goods vehicles. Since the toll was introduced, Toll Collect has been a reliable partner for the federal government — tried and tested in handling tolls. But the focus is not just on the client’s statutory and contractual requirements. The customer’s concerns and customer-facing operational processes are significant factors in the set-up of processes, such as various payment methods and paperless data transfer.
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