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The City of Starkville, Mississippi, Introduces Paid Parking Through Partnership with ParkMobile

March 15, 2022

 

 

The City of Starkville, Mississippi, Introduces Paid Parking Through Partnership with ParkMobile

 

 

Starkville is launching ParkMobile’s convenient parking payment system as the their inaugural parking payment.

 

 

 

STARKVILLE, Miss., March 15, 2022  — ParkMobile, the #1 parking app in the U.S., is expanding its services to the City of Starkville, Mississippi by offering zone parking, only payable through ParkMobile. With the partnership, ParkMobile will be available at close to 200 on-street spaces in the midtown and Cotton District areas. In the future, Starkvillewill look to expand ParkMobile to other areas of the city as well.

With the partnership, ParkMobile will be available at close to 200 on-street spaces in the midtown and Cotton District areas. In the future, Starkville will look to expand ParkMobile to other areas of the city as well.

With the partnership, ParkMobile will be available at close to 200 on-street spaces in the midtown and Cotton District areas. In the future, Starkville will look to expand ParkMobile to other areas of the city as well.

“We are excited to partner with ParkMobile as we introduce paid parking to the Starkvillecommunity,” said Mayor Lynn Spruill. “Through the partnership, we’ll be providing an innovative and contactless way for visitors and locals to use their mobile device to pay for parking.”

Starkville’s own Mississippi State University enacted ParkMobile in 2020, and now drivers are able to use the same app to park around the city. ParkMobile is also available in Jackson, MS and nearby Southeastern cities including Birmingham, Memphis, and Montgomery. The addition of ParkMobile in Starkville will help increase the app’s userbase in Mississippi.

ParkMobile has over 30 million users across North America, is available for both iPhone and Android devices, or can also be accessed on a mobile web browser. To pay for zone parking using the mobile or web app, a user enters the zone number posted on signs around the parking spot, selects the amount of time needed, and touches the “Start Parking” button to begin the session. The user can also extend the time of the parking session on their mobile device.

“We are honored that Starkville chose ParkMobile as their premier parking payment system as they integrate paid parking in town,” added Jeff Perkins, CEO of ParkMobile. “Mississippi State has done very well on the platform, so we’re excited to see the university’s hometown of Starkville join the family.”

About ParkMobile: ParkMobile, LLC is the leading provider of smart parking and mobility solutions in North America, using a contactless approach to help millions of people easily find, reserve, and pay for parking on their mobile devices. The company’s technology is used in thousands of locations across the country, including 8 of the top 10 cities as well as college campuses, airports, and stadiums. People can use ParkMobile solutions to quickly pay for on-street and off-street parking without having to use a meter or kiosk. Additionally, ParkMobile offers offers parking reservations at stadium venues for concerts and sporting events. Reservations are also available in metro area garages, allowing people to drive into the city without having to worry about finding parking. ParkMobile has been named to the Inc. 5000, Deloitte Fast 500, Smart Cities Connect “Smart 50,” and the Atlanta Journal Constitution’s Top Workplaces. Additionally, the company won the 2020 Stevie Awards for Achievement in Product Innovation and the 2019 Stevie Awards for Most Innovative Tech Company and Best Travel App. For more information, visit ParkMobile.io or @ParkMobile on Twitter.

ParkMobile Contact: Mark Lister, SVP of Marketing, mark.lister@parkmobile.io

City of Starkville Contact: Mayor Lynn Spruill, l.spruill@cityofstarkville.org

The City of Des Moines to Launch a Mobile Parking App, ParkDSM, Powered by ParkMobile

December 14, 2021

 

The City of Des Moines to Launch a Mobile Parking App, ParkDSM, Powered by ParkMobile

 

 

 

DES MOINES, IA –  – ParkMobile, the leading provider of smart parking and mobility solutions in North America, will be launching ParkDSM, a parking app for the City of Des Moines, in 2022. ParkDSM, powered by ParkMobile, will enable people to easily pay for on-street parking right from their mobile device at 3,000 spots around the city. ParkDSM will launch in January, though availability will increase as new pay stations are installed throughout 2022. The ParkMobile app will still be accepted for current users.

ParkMobile has over 29 million users, is available for both iPhone and Android, or can be accessed on the web at https://parkmobile.io/. To pay for parking using the ParkDSM app, users will simply enter the zone and space numbers posted on the stickers and signs around the parking spot, choose the duration of time they wish to park, and touch the “start parking” button. The ParkDSM app will send alerts when the parking session is about to expire so a user can extend time right from the app.

With the upcoming launch of ParkDSM, ParkMobile continues to expand its presence in Iowa where there are over 61,000 users. ParkMobile is currently available in Ames, Davenport, and Sioux City, as well as on-campus at Iowa State University and the University of Northern Iowa. Beyond the state, ParkMobile can also be used to pay for parking in other Midwestern cities, including Minneapolis, Milwaukee, and Indianapolis, and in over 500 cities and over 100 universities and colleges across the country.

“ParkDSM will give our residents and visitors an easy way to locate and pay for parking, thus reducing traffic congestion and limiting the need for change,” says John Davis, City Traffic Engineer from the City of Des Moines. “ParkDSM will be powered by ParkMobile so it will have the same easy-to-use, contactless technology that is already prevalent throughout the state.”

“We’re excited to partner with the City of Des Moines on a parking system dedicated solely to their residents and visitors,” adds Jeff Perkins, CEO of ParkMobile. “Providing a parking app just for them creates a better parking experience in the city,” adds Jeff Perkins, CEO of ParkMobile.

About ParkMobile

ParkMobile, LLC is the leading provider of smart parking and mobility solutions in North America, using a contactless approach to help millions of people easily find, reserve, and pay for parking on their mobile device. The company’s technology is used in thousands of locations across the country, including eight of the top 10 cities as well as college campuses, airports, and stadiums. People can use ParkMobile solutions to quickly pay for on-street and off-street parking without having to use a meter or kiosk. Additionally, ParkMobile offers parking reservations at stadium venues for concerts and sporting events. Reservations are also available in metro area garages, allowing people to drive into the city without having to worry about finding parking. ParkMobile has been named to the Inc. 5000, Deloitte Fast 500, Smart Cities Connect “Smart 50,” and the Atlanta Journal Constitution’s Top Workplaces. Additionally, the company won the 2020 Stevie Awards for Achievement in Product Innovation and the 2019 Stevie Awards for Most Innovative Tech Company and Best Travel App. For more information, visit ParkMobile.io or @ParkMobile on Twitter.

ParkMobile Contact: Mark Lister, SVP of Marketing, mark.lister@parkmobile.io

ParkDSM Contact: Al Setka, City of Des Moines, Chief Communications Officer, AMSetka@dmgov.org

ParkMobile Announces Partnership with Athena Partners Strategy Group

September 22, 2021

 

 

 

ParkMobile Announces Partnership with Athena Partners Strategy Group

 

 

 

Atlanta, GA – September 22, 2021– ParkMobile, the leading provider of smart parking and mobility solutions in the U.S, is now being represented by Athena Partners Strategy Group LLC (APSG), with the goal of driving growth in the municipal, educational, and private parking markets. Recognized for its national presence through an exceptional network of partners, APSG specializes in parking and parking enforcement, transportation and mobility, curb management, rideshare, law enforcement and public safety, and green initiatives.

The demand for convenient and touchless parking solutions is at an all-time high, and ParkMobile has been providing reliable, contactless solutions for over a decade. This accomplishment, partnered with the APSG’s vision of driving change through education, integrity, and resourcefulness, should quickly shift the U.S. parking markets from what remains of antiquated parking systems to the future-now of convenient parking.

“We couldn’t be more excited for this partnership with ParkMobile,” says Nick Stanton, Managing Partner at Athena. “Our philosophy at Athena is to bring the best technologies to the forefront of the municipal, educational, and private markets. We will only partner with technology-lines that have a proven track record of reliability and ParkMobile’s best technology of mobile parking, coupled with a dedicated team meeting the ever-changing demands of our industry, makes them the whole package.”

“In a year of limited human interaction, ParkMobile has seen great success due to the contactless payment capabilities and easy to use platform,” adds Jeff Perkins, CEO of ParkMobile. “We’re excited to partner with Athena to further grow ParkMobile’s on-demand and reservation services beyond the 450 U.S. cities we’re already present in.”

About ParkMobile

ParkMobile, LLC is the leading provider of smart parking and mobility solutions in North America, using a contactless approach to help millions of people easily find, reserve, and pay for parking on their mobile devices. The company’s technology is used in thousands of locations across the country, including 8 of the top 10 cities as well as college campuses, airports, and stadiums. People can use ParkMobile solutions to quickly pay for on-street and off-street parking without having to use a meter or kiosk. Additionally, ParkMobile offers parking reservations at stadium venues for concerts and sporting events. Reservations are also available in metro area garages, allowing people to drive into the city without having to worry about finding parking. ParkMobile has been named to the Inc. 5000, Deloitte Fast 500, Smart Cities Connect “Smart 50,” and the Atlanta Journal Constitution’s Top Workplaces. Additionally, the company won the 2020 Stevie Awards for Achievement in Product Innovation and the 2019 Stevie Awards for Most Innovative Tech Company and Best Travel App. For more information, visit ParkMobile.io or @ParkMobile on Twitter.

About Athena PSG

Athena PSG has quickly made a name for itself as the logical choice for government relations and technology representation. Its network of partners is known for their formidable industry knowledge in providing products, services, and technology solutions to governmental, educational, and commercial entities, and the communities they serve. Athena PSG offers its expertise in parking and parking enforcement, transportation and mobility, curb management and rideshare, law enforcement and public safety, and green initiatives – such as the EV market. Visit athenapsg.com or athenapsg on Linkedin.

ParkMobile Contact: Mark Lister, SVP of Marketing, mark.lister@parkmobile.io

Athena Partners Strategy Group Contact: Nick Stanton, Managing Partner at APSG, nick@athenapsg.com

PayByPhone Expands Contactless Parking Experience to King Harbor Marina, Redondo Beach

July 23, 2021

 

 

PayByPhone Expands Contactless Parking Experience to King Harbor Marina, Redondo Beach

 

 

 

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA – Residents and visitors of The King Harbor Marina will now have a better parking experience thanks to PayByPhone.

 

The leading global provider of mobile parking payment solutions, is expanding to over 250 parking lot spaces across the marina area.

 

“We’re excited to be expanding our contactless parking services across California,” said Roamy Valera, CEO of PayByPhone. “The King Harbor Marina will be joining a number of our California communities, including CSULA, City of Inglewood, San Francisco, UCSB, Cal Poly Paloma and more.

 

PayByPhone is a hassle-free solution for over 43 million drivers, allowing them to pay for parking with just their smartphone. The app sends text messages automatically when a parking session expires, and gives drivers the ability to extend their parking session without needing to return to their vehicle. Drivers can also begin a session without registering for an account, making it ideal for those who are pressed for time.

 

For more information, visit paybyphone.com

 

About PayByPhone

PayByPhone is one of the fastest growing mobile payment companies in the world, processing over 135 million transactions annually, totaling more than $550 million USD in payments. Through the company’s mobile web, smartphone and smartwatch applications, PayByPhone helps millions of consumers easily and securely pay for parking without the hassles of waiting in line, having to carry change or risking costly fines. A subsidiary of Volkswagen Financial Services AG, PayByPhone is leading the way in the creation of the mobile future.

PayByPhone Brings a Contactless Parking Experience to California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

July 14, 2021

 

PayByPhone Brings a Contactless Parking Experience to California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

 

 

 

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA – Students and visitors of California State Polytechnic University, Pomona will now have a better parking experience thanks to PayByPhone. The leading global provider of mobile parking payment solutions is expanding to over 28 parking lots across campus.

 

“We’re excited to be expanding our contactless parking services across the west coast,” said Roamy Valera, CEO of PayByPhone. “As California State Polytechnic University, Pomona will be joining a number of our Californian higher education communities, including CSUFS, CSULA, CSUS, CSUSM, UCSF and SDSU.

 

“We want to give our students and visitors access to safe and frictionless parking options anytime, and we found the perfect partner in PayByPhone,” said Mike Yu, Parking Director, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.

 

PayByPhone is a hassle-free solution for over 43 million registered drivers, allowing them to pay for parking with just their smartphone. The app sends text messages automatically when a parking session expires and gives drivers the ability to extend their parking session without needing to return to their vehicle. Drivers can also begin a session without registering for an account, making it ideal for those who are pressed for time.

 

For more information, visit paybyphone.com.

 

About PayByPhone

PayByPhone is one of the fastest growing mobile payment companies in the world, processing over 135 million transactions annually, totaling more than $550 million USD in payments. Through the company’s mobile web, smartphone and smartwatch applications, PayByPhone helps millions of consumers easily and securely pay for parking without the hassles of waiting in line, having to carry change or risking costly fines. A subsidiary of Volkswagen Financial Services AG, PayByPhone is leading the way in the creation of the mobile future.

Parkopedia to provide premium parking and payment services to Toyota Motor North America

June 29, 2021

 

 

 

 

Parkopedia to provide premium parking and payment services to Toyota Motor North America

 

 

 

 

  • Parkopedia announces its parking information, reservation services and integrated payment platform is now available to Toyota Motor North America covering both Toyota and Lexus vehicles in the USA
  • The new ‘Park with Parkopedia’ service covers locating, reserving and paying for off-street parking in 2018 model year or newer Toyota and Lexus vehicles
  • Toyota Motor North America will use Parkopedia’s payment platform to handle payments seamlessly and securely with coverage across major parking providers and locations in the USA
  • Parkopedia’s parking service covers 60,000 off-street locations and more than 6,000 reservable locations in the USA

 

 

London, UK / Plano, Texas, USA —Parkopedia, the world’s leading parking service provider has announced its suite of off-street parking services, including reservations and digital payments, is now available to both Toyota and Lexus drivers in North America. The ‘Park with Parkopedia’ service is integrated into the Toyota and Lexus smartphone apps* and vehicle infotainment systems to offer drivers the complete parking experience, allowing drivers to locate, reserve and pay for parking.

The new service covers 60,000 off-street parking locations with more than 6,000 reservable locations across the USA, utilizing Parkopedia’s market-leading payment platform to manage transactions. The platform enables drivers to register their payment details using a single secure digital account and then effortlessly pay for their parking within activated locations. The parking reservation information and navigation can then be accessed via the vehicle head unit.

The Park with Parkopedia service also allows users to not only search and manage reservable locations, but also find the closest or lowest-cost parking in one of the 60,000 parking lots and garages across thousands of towns. Customer support is provided directly within the app by Parkopedia, should drivers need assistance with reservations, refunds or any other parking concerns.

Commenting on the announcement, Hans Puvogel, COO at Parkopedia, said: “Toyota and Lexus are the market leaders in the U.S car market with millions of drivers using both brands’ connected services every day. Drivers want an end-to-end digital solution for parking that unifies and simplifies the experience wherever possible. We are honored to be extending our parking services with Toyota and Lexus across North America and helping improve each of their drivers’ journeys with an unrivalled parking experience.”

https://business.parkopedia.com/home

PayByPhone and The City of Winnipeg Update Their Contactless Parking Experience

June 24, 2021

 

 

PayByPhone and The City of Winnipeg

Update Their Contactless Parking Experience

 

 

 

Vancouver, British Columbia – June 24, 2021 – Residents and visitors of The City of Winnipeg will now have a better parking experience thanks to PayByPhone.

 

The leading global provider of mobile parking payment solutions, PayByPhone and The City of Winnipeg have replaced their 4-digit parking numbers with new 6-digit numbers that are unique to each block face. New parking signs have been installed to help you locate your block number quickly, and you can also find your parking location number by using PayByPhone’s Maps feature. Using the Maps feature will identify the correct block number automatically using location services on your mobile device. If you’re using the mapping feature, pay for your parking before leaving your vehicle. Otherwise, your mobile device may register the payment on a different block face with the wrong number.

 

“We’re thrilled to be improving our contactless parking service across the City of Winnipeg,” said Roamy Valera, CEO of PayByPhone. “The City of Winnipeg has been a long-standing partner of 14 years, and we are thrilled for the opportunity to keep building a successful parking program with them year over year.”

 

PayByPhone is a hassle-free solution for over 43 million registered drivers, allowing them to pay for parking with just their smartphone. The app sends text messages automatically when a parking session expires and gives drivers the ability to extend their parking session without needing to return to their vehicle. Drivers can also begin a session without registering for an account, making it ideal for those who are pressed for time.

 

For more information, visit park.paybyphone.com/winnipeg

 

About PayByPhone

PayByPhone is one of the fastest growing mobile payment companies in the world, processing over 125 million transactions annually, totaling more than $550 million USD in payments. Through the company’s mobile web, smartphone and smartwatch applications, PayByPhone helps millions of consumers easily and securely pay for parking without the hassles of waiting in line, having to carry change or risking costly fines. A subsidiary of Volkswagen Financial Services AG, PayByPhone is leading the way in the creation of the mobile future.

Lafayette, Louisiana Partners with ParkMobile to Offer Contactless Parking Payments

June 17, 2021

 

 

Lafayette, Louisiana Partners with ParkMobile to Offer Contactless Parking Payments

ParkMobile continues to expand availability throughout Louisiana, offering residents and visitors an easier way to pay for parking

 

Lafayette, LA  June 17, 2021 — ParkMobile, the leading provider of smart parking and mobility solutions in the U.S., announced today the launch of service in the city of Lafayette, Louisiana, offering a contactless payment option at over 1,200 on-street and off-street parking spaces.  There are currently over 320,000 ParkMobile users in Louisiana‌, with availability in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Shreveport, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, and Louisiana State University campuses. The app is also widely used in major cities across the Southeast, including Atlanta, Tampa, Birmingham, Chattanooga, and New Orleans.

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The ParkMobile app has over 24 million users across North America and is available for both iPhone and Androiddevices. ParkMobile can also be accessed on a mobile web browser for those who do not want to download an app. To pay for parking using the mobile or web app, a user enters the zone number posted on signs around the parking spot, selects the amount of time needed, and touches the “Start Parking” button to begin the session. The user can also extend the time of the parking session on their mobile device.

 

“Our community is thrilled to bring ParkMobile to Lafayette. This is a huge step forward in how we utilize technology to make public parking a more convenient experience,” says Anita Begnaud, CEO of Lafayette’s Downtown Development Authority. “As COVID cases decline and more people are coming downtown to work, eat, shop, and worship, this contactless option is a safe and easy way for our residents and visitors to pay for parking.”

 

“We want to welcome the City of Lafayette to our network,” says Jon Ziglar, CEO of ParkMobile. “We have a large base of users in the immediate area, making it easy for people to use one app for contactless parking payments wherever they go.”

 

 

About ParkMobile

 

ParkMobile, LLC is the leading provider of smart parking and mobility solutions in North America, using a contactless approach to help millions of people easily find, reserve, and pay for parking on their mobile devices. The company’s technology is used in thousands of locations across the country, including 8 of the top 10 cities, as well as college campuses, airports, and stadiums. People can use ParkMobile solutions to quickly pay for on-street and off-street parking without having to use a meter or kiosk. Additionally, ParkMobile offers parking reservations at stadium venues for concerts and sporting events. Reservations are also available in metro area garages, allowing people to drive into the city without having to worry about finding parking. ParkMobile has been named to the Inc. 5000, Deloitte Fast 500, Smart Cities Connect “Smart 50,” and the Atlanta Journal Constitution’s Top Workplaces. Additionally, the company won the 2020 Stevie Awards for Achievement in Product Innovation and the 2019 Stevie Awards for Most Innovative Tech Company and Best Travel App. For more information, visit ParkMobile.io or @ParkMobile on Twitter.

 

ParkMobile Contact: Jeff Perkins, CMO, jeff.perkins@parkmobile.io

 

Lafayette, LA Contact: Anita Begnaud, CEO Downtown Development Authority, anita@downtownlafayette.org

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ParkMobile Teams up with Google Pay to Offer More Contactless Parking Payment Options in Atlanta

June 08, 2021

 

 

 

ParkMobile Teams up with Google Pay to Offer More Contactless Parking Payment Options in Atlanta

 

 

With just a few taps, Google Pay users can quickly start a parking session anywhere in Atlanta where ParkMobile is accepted

 

 

 

Atlanta, GA – June 8, 2021 – ParkMobile, the leading provider of smart parking and mobility solutions in the U.S., today announced a new way for people to pay for parking around the City of Atlanta directly from the Google Pay app. Starting this month, all Google Pay users will be able to start a parking session anywhere ParkMobile is accepted in the city.

 

To make a parking payment, a user will open the Google Pay app on their Android or iOS mobile device and tap to park from the home screen. The user will start a new session, enter the parking zone and space number, add time, and finish the payment. If it is the user’s first time using Google Pay to park, the user also has to enter the car’s license plate number. Once the session has started, the user can easily extend parking time from the Google Pay app without going back to the meter. Additionally, there are quick links from the driving directions in Google Maps that take a user right into the ParkMobile section of the Google Pay app.

 

ParkMobile was founded in Atlanta in 2008 and is currently headquartered in Midtown. The company has been named a “Best Places to Work” by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and one of the “Top 10 “Innovative Companies of the Decade” by the Technology Association of Georgia. The ParkMobile and Google Pay app are available at all on-street spaces in the city and other popular in-town locations like Ponce City Market, Zoo Atlanta, the Van Gogh experience at Pullman Yards, and on the Georgia Tech campus. Beyond the city limits, ParkMobile is available in Roswell, Decatur, as well as the Kennesaw State and University of Georgia campuses.

 

“We want to make everyday payments, like parking, fast and easy with Google Pay,” said Fausto Araujo, Product Manager, Google Pay. “Thanks to our integration with ParkMobile’s software, people in Atlanta can pay for their parking and top up their meter from the convenience of their mobile device.”

 

“Atlanta is our hometown, so we are thrilled to be the only mobile parking app currently available in Google Pay in the city,” says Jon Ziglar, CEO of ParkMobile. “This new feature creates a seamless parking experience and gives users in Atlanta more options for contactless payments.”

 

About ParkMobile

 

ParkMobile, LLC is the leading provider of smart parking and mobility solutions in North America, providing a contactless way for millions of people to easily find, reserve, and pay for parking on their mobile devices. The company’s technology is used in thousands of locations across the country, including 8 of the top 10 cities, as well as college campuses, airports, and stadiums. People can use ParkMobile solutions to quickly pay for on-street and off-street parking without having to use a meter or kiosk. Additionally, ParkMobile offers parking reservations at stadium venues for concerts and sporting events. Reservations are also available in metro area garages, allowing people to drive into the city without worrying about finding parking. ParkMobile has been named to the Inc. 5000, Deloitte Fast 500, Smart Cities Connect “Smart 50,” and the Atlanta Journal Constitution’s Top Workplaces. Additionally, the company won Stevie Awards for Achievement in Product Innovation, Most Innovative Tech Company and Best Travel App. For more information, visit ParkMobile.io or @ParkMobile on Twitter.

 

ParkMobile Contact:

Jeff Perkins, CMO

jeff.perkins@parkmobile.io

(678)801-8855

PayByPhone Brings Contactless Parking to the Town of Carolina Beach

March 25, 2021

 

 

 

PayByPhone Brings Contactless Parking to the

Town of Carolina Beach

 

 

 

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA –  Residents and visitors of the Town of Carolina Beach, will now have a better parking experience thanks to PayByPhone. The leading global provider of mobile parking payment solutions is expanding to over 1100 parking spaces on-street and off-street across town, now providing a contactless choice to drivers to pay for parking.

 

“We’re excited to be expanding our contactless parking services across the North Carolina area,” said Roamy Valera, CEO of PayByPhone. “The town of Carolina Beach will be joining another one of our North Carolina area communities, including the City of Wilmington, North Carolina.

 

PayByPhone is a hassle-free solution for over 35 million registered drivers, allowing them to pay for parking with just their smartphone. The app sends text messages automatically when a parking session expires and gives drivers the ability to extend their parking session without needing to return to their vehicle. Drivers can also begin a session without registering for an account, making it ideal for those who are pressed for time.

 

For more information, visit paybyphone.com

 

About PayByPhone

PayByPhone is one of the fastest growing mobile payment companies in the world, processing over 125 million transactions annually, totaling more than $550 million USD in payments. Through the company’s mobile web, smartphone and smartwatch applications, PayByPhone helps millions of consumers easily and securely pay for parking without the hassles of waiting in line, having to carry change or risking costly fines. A subsidiary of Volkswagen Financial Services AG, PayByPhone is leading the way in the creation of the mobile future.

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