Romanian tourists traveling to Bulgaria may wait less at the Giurgiu-Ruse bridge. From June 15, 2026, the toll can be paid online

Travelers heading to Bulgaria from Romania will soon experience shorter waits at the Giurgiu-Ruse bridge. Starting June 15, 2026, the National Road Infrastructure Company (CNAIR) is introducing a new digital toll payment system, eTarifGiurgiuPod.

This new system allows drivers to pay the bridge toll online through the official CNAIR portal or via SMS, significantly reducing the need to queue at physical toll booths. The standard toll for a car on the Romania-to-Bulgaria route is 15 lei. CNAIR Director Cristian Pistol announced that drivers can even make payments as little as three minutes before reaching the bridge.

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The eTarifGiurgiuPod system has been received today. To be officially put into operation on June 15, 2026, the publication in the Official Gazette of the Order of the Minister of Transport is awaited.

The eTarifGiurgiuPod system is designed with two dedicated pre-payment lanes. Once a payment is registered at least three minutes prior to arrival, the barrier will open instantly, facilitating a high-speed flow of traffic. Initially, the system will cater to cars, with plans to expand its services to other vehicle categories, including heavy goods vehicles.

CNAIR anticipates several benefits from this digital upgrade, including a significant streamlining of traffic flow in the tolling area, increased vehicle processing capacity, and reduced human intervention. The agency also expects an improved user experience through a faster and more efficient payment and access process. The system aligns with modern mobility standards and intelligent infrastructure goals.

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The eTarifGiurgiuPod system contributes to the digitalization and efficiency of toll collection processes, aligning with modern standards of mobility and intelligent infrastructure.