The paper deals with the definition of time savings as a factor in deciding on route choice of a carrier
whether to use toll road network. The first part of the paper describes a history of road infrastructure charging in the EU
Member States and the USA. Next part analyses the factors affecting decision-making process of a carrier when
considering which road infrastructure to use – toll or non-tolled roads. The paper also identifies the value of time savings as
a significant factor in route choice.