A revolution in traffic -- giving travellers, road operators, logistics companies, and OEMs control over their mobility through connected vehicle data and smart mobility platforms.
Be-Mobile is a Belgian smart mobility company founded in 2006 by Jan Cools, headquartered in Ghent (Merelbeke-Melle). The company develops high-tech solutions across traffic monitoring and management, connected vehicle technologies, traffic information, mobile payment, and electronic toll collection. Originally focused on collecting Floating Car Data to aggregate real-time traffic information for automotive companies, navigation providers, and media, Be-Mobile has grown into a European leader in smart mobility through both organic development and strategic acquisitions. Be-Mobile's portfolio spans several major platforms. Its tolling platform provides GNSS-based distance charging infrastructure, notably powering elements of Belgium's Viapass heavy vehicle kilometre charge system launched in 2016, where Be-Mobile provides map matching and pricing logic for EETS providers. The company also operates Flitsmeister, the Netherlands' most popular driver companion app with approximately 3 million active users, acquired in 2016, and 4411, Belgium's leading mobile parking payment platform with over 1 million active users processing 4 million monthly parking sessions. In 2022, Be-Mobile acquired French company Mediamobile, which specialises in real-time traffic information for car navigation systems of Renault, BMW, Volvo, Toyota, and Volkswagen. Belgian telecom giant Proximus acquired a majority stake in Be-Mobile in 2016. Under Proximus ownership, the company expanded to over 30 countries and tripled its workforce to approximately 200 employees. In June 2025, Proximus sold its 92.7% stake to Arrive (backed by Vitruvian Partners) at an enterprise value of EUR 170 million. The deal split Be-Mobile's operations: the 4411 parking service went to Arrive, while traffic management, tolling, and smart city activities continued under the control of founder Jan Cools and the management team. Be-Mobile has also been awarded a contract by Denmark's Sund & Baelt to develop and deliver the national tolling platform for Danish truck toll collection.
GNSS-based distance charging platform providing map matching, route planning, and pricing logic for electronic toll collection. Powers elements of Belgium's Viapass heavy vehicle km-charge system and has been selected for Denmark's national truck tolling programme. Supports European Electronic Toll Service (EETS) integration.
Connected vehicle data platform that collects, processes, and fuses mobility data from multiple sources for real-time traffic monitoring and management. Used by highway operators, smart cities, and transport authorities across Europe.
The Netherlands' most popular driver companion app with approximately 3 million active users. Provides real-time traffic information, speed camera alerts, and navigation assistance. Acquired by Be-Mobile in 2016.
Belgium's leading mobile parking payment platform with over 1 million active users generating 4 million monthly parking sessions. Users pay for parking via smartphone app. Transferred to Arrive as part of the 2025 restructure.
Cloud platform interconnecting intelligent traffic lights with road users, enabling cooperative intelligent transport systems (C-ITS). Deployed in Flanders and part of the C-Roads Antwerp-Helmond cross-border European project.
Fleet management and logistics optimisation services for transport and logistics companies, leveraging connected vehicle data for route planning and operational efficiency.
Real-time traffic information service supplying OEM navigation systems for major car manufacturers including Renault, BMW, Volvo, Toyota, and Volkswagen. Acquired from Mediamobile (France) in 2022.
Be-Mobile founded by Jan Cools in Ghent, Belgium, initially focused on collecting Floating Car Data to produce real-time traffic information for automotive, navigation, TV, radio, and app platforms.
Proximus (Belgium's largest telecom operator) acquires a majority stake in Be-Mobile. Same year, Be-Mobile acquires Flitsmeister, the Dutch driver companion app with 1.5 million users. Belgium's Viapass GNSS-based heavy vehicle kilometre charge system launches, with Be-Mobile providing map matching and pricing logic.
Proximus, Mobile-For, Be-Mobile, and Flow merge to form a unique smart mobility company, consolidating expertise across connected vehicles, traffic management, and mobile payment under the Be-Mobile brand.
Be-Mobile leads a consortium to implement a cloud platform interconnecting intelligent traffic lights in Flanders, enabling information exchange with road users through C-ITS technology.
Be-Mobile acquires Mediamobile (France), a real-time traffic information provider supplying navigation data to Renault, BMW, Volvo, Toyota, and Volkswagen. Expands business to over 30 countries and triples employee count to approximately 200.
Denmark's Sund & Baelt Holding A/S (owned by Danish Ministry of Transport) awards Be-Mobile the contract to develop and deliver the national tolling engine for CO2-differentiated truck tolling, replacing the Eurovignette.
Denmark's national truck tolling scheme successfully launched 1 January 2025, powered by Be-Mobile technology, for trucks over 12 tonnes including low-emission zone collection in cities.
Proximus Group sells its 92.7% stake in Be-Mobile to Arrive (Vitruvian Partners) at an enterprise value of EUR 170 million. Be-Mobile is subsequently split: 4411 parking service goes to Arrive, while traffic management, tolling, and smart city activities continue under founder Jan Cools. The deal wins 'Best Mid Cap Corporate Deal 2025' at Belgium M&A Awards.
CEO & Founder
Founded Be-Mobile in 2006. Bachelor's in Electronics and Computer Systems from KU Leuven (1992-1997), MBA from Vlerick Business School (1997-1998). Retained 7.3% ownership stake throughout Proximus era; now controls traffic and tolling operations following 2025 restructure.
CTO
Chief Technology Officer since 2014, leading Be-Mobile's technical development across connected vehicle platforms, tolling systems, and C-ITS infrastructure.
CCO (Chief Commercial Officer)
Previously Business Unit Director before being appointed CCO. Focuses on innovative mobility solutions, traffic flow optimisation, and city accessibility.
Financial Director
Leads financial operations and strategic financial planning for Be-Mobile Group.
Be-Mobile is a significant player in European distance-based road charging through its GNSS tolling platform. The company provides the map matching and pricing logic used in Belgium's Viapass heavy vehicle kilometre charge system, which has been operational since 2016 and charges trucks over 3.5 tonnes based on distance driven, road type, vehicle weight, and Euro emission class. Be-Mobile's tolling technology was also selected by Denmark for its national truck toll collection system. While Be-Mobile has not been directly involved in New Zealand's RUC system, its expertise in GNSS-based distance charging, connected vehicle data aggregation, and electronic tolling represents the kind of European technology and operational experience that could be relevant as NZ modernises its RUC system for light vehicles.
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