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RUC Hub

New Zealand's independent source for Road User Charges news, data, market intelligence, and analysis -- with integrated RUC Calculator and RUC Checker tools.

Dunedin, NZRUC on Rails LtdFounded 2025
RUC Hub logo
Website
Free
No registration or subscription required
6+
Content sections: explainers, news, statistics, timeline, resources, market
1,900+
Curated RUC resources including parliamentary submissions
60+
Organisation profiles in the RUC market intelligence section
5.8M+
Vehicle fleet data points aggregated from NZTA Motor Vehicle Register

Overview

RUC Hub is New Zealand's independent source for Road User Charges news, data, market intelligence, and analysis. Built and operated by RUC on Rails Limited, the platform consolidates RUC-related policy documents, government press releases, select committee submissions, background commentary, technical standards, and data sets into a single searchable resource library of over 1,900 items. The platform also provides explainer content for drivers and fleet operators, a historical timeline of NZ road user charging from 1977, current news coverage, and comprehensive statistics. RUC Hub features a market intelligence section profiling 60+ organisations involved in New Zealand's RUC ecosystem -- from government agencies and eRUC providers to telematics companies, startups, and industry associations. A vehicle fleet statistics dashboard, built from NZTA Motor Vehicle Register data, offers aggregated views of New Zealand's registered fleet by fuel type, make, region, and other dimensions. RUC Hub also includes two integrated public tools: a free RUC Calculator for estimating charges based on vehicle type and distance, and a RUC Checker (formerly Check My RUC) for looking up a vehicle's current RUC status and compliance. These tools were previously standalone products but have been merged into RUC Hub as part of a consolidated platform approach. The platform operates with no ads, no sponsors, and no placements.

Core Offering

RUC Hub Information Platform

Free public website providing comprehensive information about New Zealand's Road User Charges system. Features include searchable resource library (1,900+ documents), RUC explainers, historical timeline from 1977, current news, vehicle fleet statistics dashboard, and 60+ market participant profiles. No ads, no sponsors, no placements.

RUC Calculator (Integrated Tool)

Free RUC cost estimation tool integrated into RUC Hub. Users select their vehicle type, enter distance in kilometres, and receive an instant estimated cost based on current NZTA RUC rates. Supports GST-inclusive and GST-exclusive calculations.

RUC Checker (Integrated Tool)

Free vehicle RUC status lookup tool integrated into RUC Hub (formerly Check My RUC). Provides instant RUC liability checks and optional detailed vehicle reports including RUC balance, WOF status, registration status, stolen vehicle check, and odometer history.

History

25
2025

RUC Hub launched by RUC on Rails Limited as a free public information resource for New Zealand Road User Charges, consolidating policy documents, news, statistics, and market data.

25
2025

Resource library expanded to include over 1,900 curated items spanning government press releases, select committee submissions, policy documents, and technical standards.

25
2025

Vehicle fleet statistics dashboard added, aggregating 5.87 million rows of NZTA Motor Vehicle Register data into interactive visualisations.

25
2025

Market section launched with organisation profiles covering government agencies, eRUC providers, telematics companies, and industry groups.

26
2026

Market intelligence section expanded to 60+ organisation profiles. Check My RUC (RUC Checker) and RUC Calculator merged into RUC Hub as integrated tools, consolidating the platform.

Leadership

Adam Johnston

Co-founder & CEO, RUC on Rails

Since 2025

Based in Dunedin. Co-founded RUC on Rails to make Road User Charges more accessible and transparent for all New Zealand drivers.

Briyarne Pascoe

Co-founder & CTO, RUC on Rails

Since 2025

Based in Dunedin. Responsible for technical architecture and development across all RUC on Rails brands.

RUC Involvement

RUC Hub serves as New Zealand's most comprehensive independent public information resource for Road User Charges. The platform aggregates and organises RUC-related content from government sources, parliamentary proceedings, industry commentary, and technical standards into a single free resource, helping drivers, fleet operators, journalists, and policymakers understand the RUC system. It also includes integrated tools for calculating RUC costs and checking vehicle RUC status.

Market Position

  • Independent, free-to-use RUC information platform with no advertising, sponsors, or placements
  • Largest curated collection of NZ RUC resources (1,900+ items) outside government
  • 60+ organisation profiles in the RUC market intelligence section
  • Vehicle fleet statistics dashboard built from official NZTA data
  • Integrated RUC Calculator and RUC Checker tools (formerly standalone products)
  • Part of the RUC on Rails ecosystem alongside RUC Compare and RUC Pass

Policy Positions

  • Promotes transparency and public access to RUC information
  • Provides neutral, factual coverage of RUC policy changes without advocacy for specific positions
  • Treats understanding of RUC as a right, not a privilege

Notable Events

No notable events found for this organization.

Company Information

RUC ON RAILS LIMITED

Registered
Company Number

9362845

NZBN

9429053041746

Entity Type

NZ Limited Company

Incorporated

08 Aug 2025

Registered Office

Hobson Towers, 26 Hobson Street, Suite 15587, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand

Industry

M700050 - Development of customised computer software nec

Directors (2)

Adam Johnston

Dunedin, New Zealand

08 Aug 2025

Briyarne Pascoe

Dunedin, New Zealand

08 Aug 2025

Shareholders (2)

1,000,000 total shares

Adam Johnston

500,000 shares · Dunedin, New Zealand

50.00%

Briyarne Pascoe

500,000 shares · Dunedin, New Zealand

50.00%

Source: NZ Companies Office · Last checked February 2026

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