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Propark Mobility Promotes Ben Johanning to Senior Vice President

April 03, 2024

 

 

 

Propark Mobility Promotes Ben Johanning to Senior Vice President

 

 

Hartford, Conn. – Propark Mobility announced today that Ben Johanning has been promoted to the position of Senior Vice President.

“Ben Johanning is the ideal fit for this Senior Vice President position,” said Stephen Duffy, President of ProparkMobility. “With his history of proven success, we are confident that he will play a pivotal role in driving our company’s continued growth and success. His leadership and expertise will undoubtedly help Propark reach new heights and continue to provide exceptional service to our clients.”

With over 20 years of experience, Johanning brings a deep understanding of the industry landscape to his position as Senior Vice President. Throughout his career, he has prioritized outstanding client service and driven substantial revenue growth by implementing innovative sales strategies. A dedicated leader, he has also championed theprofessional development and career growth of his team members. Through personalized development plans, mentorship programs, and leadership training, Johanning has built a pipeline that has helped numerous parking professionals achieve their career goals.

“Ben’s dedication to supporting his team and fostering a positive company culture perfectly aligns with our mission,”said John Reimers, Propark’s Chief Operating Officer. “At Propark, we are committed to recognizing our team members for their unique talents and supporting their professional growth and development. With Ben’s vast industry expertise, extraordinary client service, and unparalleled leadership skills, he is an invaluable member of our leadership team.”

As Senior Vice President, Johanning will leverage his experience and expertise to guide the strategic direction ofPropark’s operations, drive growth initiatives, and ensure the continued delivery of exceptional service to our clients.

About Propark Mobility

Propark Mobility is a national, innovation-driven parking management company that provides full-service parking andmobility services for over 1,000 hospitality, healthcare, commercial, and off-airport locations in over 140 cities across the United States. For more information, please visit www.propark.com.

TripShot Launches FlexRide, a New Transportation Solution for Campuses and Communities

April 02, 2024

 

 

 

TripShot Launches FlexRide, a New Transportation Solution for Campuses and Communities

 

 

FlexRide efficiently pools riders and ensures everyone arrives at their defined destination on time

 

 

SAN JOSE, Calif. April 2, 2024 – TripShot, an industry-leading transportation management solution for companies, universities and hospitals, has announced its latest feature, FlexRide.

TripShot’s FlexRide is an innovative new transit SaaS solution that automatically creates dynamic routes by factoring in user-requested pickup/drop-off locations and predetermined stops and times. For example, riders can submit a next-day pick-up request at their home, be dropped off at a pre-determined stop and arrive on time for their daily commitments. TripShot aggregates all similar requests, creates a dynamic route and notifies riders of their scheduled pickup time. The reverse can happen for commutes home.

FlexRide supports higher vehicle utilization and lower deadhead times for vehicle fleets. By pooling riders along a dynamic route, operators enjoy more efficient vehicle assignments and optimized scheduling. Adding FlexRide to TripShot can significantly improve rider convenience, allowing them to customize their transportation services to meet their unique needs. Since operations began in the Fall of 2023, an early-adopting customer’s average weekly growth rate for completed trips has been 17%. 93% of these trips received a 5-star rating from riders.

“FlexRide is a win-win for administrators, drivers and riders. It’s a revolutionary transit innovation seamlessly tailored to cater to today’s diverse commuters and passengers. Early adopters of FlexRide have found it operationally scalable and responsive while enhancing the rider experience, attracting new riders and ultimately helping employees to arrive ready for a productive day.” said Patrick Le, Co-Founder and General Manager at TripShot.

This new feature results from the company’s strong emphasis on innovation and focus on changing client needs. Initially built for corporate campuses of some of the world’s largest technology companies, TripShot now offers FlexRide as another mode of transportation for future-oriented corporations, universities, medical facilities, and other campuses.

“FlexRide is a paradigm-shifting transit innovation simultaneously prioritizing operational efficiency and rider convenience, ushering in a new era of forward-looking transit options,” added Rob Antoniak, Chief Customer Officer. “This game-changing innovation is a testament to our grit and determination to fulfill our mission to simply and efficiently solve transportation’s most pressing problems while redefining mobility for all.”

 

About TripShot

TripShot is the mobility operating system built for the future of transportation. TripShot helps public and private sectors who want seamless and connected transit solutions. With its cutting-edge all-in-one operating system, TripShot is the single platform to replace the old complex commuter and fleet management system. Platform solutions include Fixed Route, On Demand, FlexRide, Parking, Reservations, Digital Wallet, CAD/AVL, GTFS-RT and Capacity Management. Please visit TripShot.com to learn more or get in touch.

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Zevtron and Chauntry Partner to Offer Groundbreaking EV Reservations Platform for Airports

April 02, 2024

 

Zevtron and Chauntry Partner to Offer Groundbreaking

EV Reservations Platform for Airports

 

 

 

Carlsbad, CA (April 2, 2024)—Zevtron, the innovative smart EV charging software and hardware solutions provider, and Chauntry, the parking reservations leader, today announced a partnership to enhance airport EV charging services. This innovative solution leverages Zevtron’s industry-leading smart EV charging software within the existing Chauntry Parkspace reservation system, enabling EV drivers to effortlessly reserve charging stations before their flights. Unlike other EV charging reservations platforms, Parkspace utilizes Zevtron’s industry-leading smart EV charging software, which allows airports to monetize EV charging, keeping all the revenue generating by charging infrastructure.

“This is an important breakthrough for airports,” said Bob Andrews, founder of Zevtron. “Now airports can retain total control over the EV assets for which they are offering prebooking. It’s no longer necessary for airports to cede control over EV charging to closed technology providers if they want to offer EV reservations. Not only will this improve airport EV services, but it will also open up new revenue streams.”

Airports can add EV charging to their existing Chauntry Parkspace portals or, if they don’t yet offer parking prebooking, they can partner with Chauntry to launch Parkspace with EV charging.

“As airports have rebounded from the pandemic, parking prebooking has become essential for improving the travel experience,” said Theresa Hughes, managing director of Chauntry. “Now, the same limited inventory challenges that make parking prebooking necessary are presented by EV charging. If you’re driving an EV to catch a flight, the last thing you need is to arrive at the airport, only to find that there are no EV chargers available. Now, airports can remove travelers’ uncertainty over whether they’ll be able to charge their EV, and the anxiety that uncertainty can cause.”

Reserving EV charging with Parkspace is simple. When flyers log into the airport’s parking portal to reserve a parking space, there will be an option to reserve charger space as well. It’s simply a matter of clicking the EV button. Then, when they arrive at the airport parking facility, they merely drive to their EV charging station, scan the code provided by the prebooking platform, and begin charging. When they return from their trip, their account will automatically be debited for both charging and the parking session. For flyers who are taking longer trips, the platform can be integrated with valet services, and the vehicle can be moved to a regular parking area when it’s fully charged.

Charging is powered by Zevtron’s industry-leading smart charging software. The software provides airports complete control over their charging stations and allowing them to collect and keep all the revues generated by EV charging.

About Chauntry

Chauntry is the world’s leading provider of parking reservations systems. Founded in 1991, Chauntry pioneered the development of innovative parking reservations solutions, and today the company continues to lead the way with the introduction of valuable new parking reservations products and services. Chauntry can be found online at www.chauntry.com.

About Zevtron

Zevtron is a leading national EV software and hardware provider based in Carlsbad, California. The company’s products and services are designed to provide flexibility, manageability, and profitability to building owners, institutions, and parking owners who offer EV charging. Zevtron is the only leading EV provider to integrate its technology with leading parking access and revenue control equipment for easy and convenient EV charging management, and its hardware agnostic software platform allows owners to keep 100% of EV charging revenues. Zevtron can be found online at www.Zevtron.com.

EVPassport and Associa Partner to Deliver an Integrated Charging Solution to Managed Communities

April 02, 2024

EVPassport and Associa Partner to Deliver an Integrated Charging Solution to Managed Communities

 

 

North America’s largest community association management firm strikes a strategic partnership with the nation’s most reliable charging network to enhance ESG objectives and improve community amenities.

 

LOS ANGELES—-EVPassport, the most reliable EV charging network in the United States, and Associa, the leading provider of community management services throughout North America, today announced a strategic partnership to provide next-generation electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at Associa-managed communities throughout the United States. Under the agreement, Associa will implement EVPassport’s infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) platform across its national portfolio of managed communities, delivering a reliable, frictionless charging experience to over five million residents.

“Both EVPassport and Associa aim to provide innovative turnkey solutions that make people’s lives easier—and encourage sustainable living,” said Hooman Shahidi, Co-founder and CEO of EVPassport. “Our partnership with Associa helps close the demand gap for reliable EV charging and reaffirms our commitment to continued innovation—specifically in the areas of customer service and engagement. This is an exciting opportunity for EVPassport as we move into our next phase of growth and build the most reliable and easy-to-use charging network.”

With the new partnership, Associa-managed communities will have access to EVPassport’s innovative and reliable hardware, exclusive cloud-based software, and connected infrastructure technology, through the EVPassport IaaS platform. The demand for reliable, easy-to-use EV charging has surged in recent years amid record-setting EV sales. With EVPassport, Associa-managed communities and the residents they serve benefit from an end-to-end solution that prioritizes the customer experience through high reliability and a frictionless, app-less charging experience.

“Investing in EV charging is becoming a necessity for communities who are committed to upholding their property values, increasing their marketability, and perpetuating sustainability,” said Jason Salmonson, Senior Vice President, Integrated Services at Associa. “We proudly welcome EVPassport to our roster of world-class partners, furthering our commitment to bringing industry-leading technology solutions to our communities. We selected the EVPassport IaaS platform for its ability to provide an easy-to-use charging experience for our communities while delivering great economic value that helps advance community engagement while aligning with our ESG initiatives.”

Associa is a leading community management service company delivering complete and comprehensive turnkey management services and an array of solutions and resources to provide an exceptional experience to thousands of communities. In 2021, the company founded Associa Green, an environmental initiative to help families live healthier, more sustainable lives.

EVPassport provides an end-to-end EV charging solution for managed communities and properties that helps increase occupancy, strengthen tenant satisfaction and retention, and improve charging equity. The company utilizes an innovative business model that allows for charging infrastructure to be installed under an IaaS model that provides the lowest cost of entry and a lucrative revenue share model to deliver managed communities with the fastest ROI.

Since EVPassport’s inception in 2020, the company has scaled its network to 35 states, Canada, and Mexico. It has deployed thousands of chargers while delivering 99.97% uptime. This news comes on the heels of EVPassport raising $200 million to support the rapid growth of its IaaS platform.

For more information about EVPassport, visit www.evpassport.com.

About EVPassport LLC
EVPassport LLC is the Nation’s most reliable EV Charging Network. The company was founded by a team of leaders across technologies, enterprise software, and financial services. Together, the founding team represents experience from companies like Twitter, Oracle, Salesforce, Booz Allen, and the White House. EVPassport is the technological evolution of EV charging software and hardware for forward-thinking companies worldwide that place a high value on the satisfaction of their customers. EVPassport is based in Santa Monica, California, and is backed by a $25-billion-dollar private equity firm. Some of EVPassport’s customers include Fairfield Residential, Ace Parking, Brookfield, MJW Investments, Nuveen, and National Development. To learn more, please visit www.evpassport.com.

 

About Associa
With more than 300 branch offices across North America, Associa is building the future of community for more than 7.5 million residents worldwide. Our 15,000+ team members lead the industry with unrivaled education, expertise, and trailblazing innovation. For more than 45 years, Associa has brought positive impact and meaningful value to communities. To learn more, visit www.associaonline.com.

CK CONSULTING ANNOUNCES VICTOR ALISTAR JOINING THE PARTNERSHIP

April 02, 2024

 

 

 

CK CONSULTING ANNOUNCES VICTOR ALISTAR JOINING THE PARTNERSHIP

 

 

Today CK Consulting, an independent expert consultancy in parking operations and technology, proudly announces Victor Alistar joining our dynamic team and partner board. With an illustrious track record of driving transformative change and positioning parking operations for sustained growth, Victor brings over 18 years of strategic leadership within the mobility and transportation sectors.

In his new role, Victor will spearhead a pioneering organization dedicated to mobility and transportation consulting services in North America in the public and private sectors. This initiative will encompass areas such as parking policy, pricing, allocation, streamlining facility management and the use of technology solutions. Drawing from his extensive experience, Victor excels in developing business strategies, instilling accountability and optimizing cost structures to drive uplifts in profitability.

Victor holds a B.A. in Management and an MBA from Golden Gate University in San Francisco, and calls California his home. He can be reached at (916) 709 4580 or va@ck.consulting (no dot com!) and welcomes connections at linkedin.com/in/victoraalistar/

Brett Galvin, Chairman of CKC USA LLC added, “We couldn’t be happier to have Victor join this industry leading team of international parking professionals. Victor’s long commitment to ensuring the highest levels of their customers’ success matches perfectly to CKC’s commitment to delivering high quality outcomes for customers and their parkers. As the parking consumers change their behaviour post-COVID and with many new SaaS entrants in the tech space, we will be continually required to provide sound strategic planning and procurement advice to set customers up for long-term performance, in what is an ever more complex and fast changing parking environment.”

 

 

 

About CK Consulting USA

Since 1996, our team of Parking Technologists have been developing and delivering strategies that centre on maximizing the value of the parking assets you currently have.  We leverage the right technology, contracting and pricing strategies to do it. Parking technology is changing and there is money to be made and saved right now. We bring the smarts and the sweat to align you with it.

CKC provides teams like yours with independent professional analysis and support for procuring complex Parking Management configurations and associated Technologies. We’re currently providing this for any number of similar organizations right now. We like to get things done, so we slot into your team to help develop the business case, budgets, forecasts, implementation timing and scopes; deliver best in the world specifications and contract arrangements; assist in releasing the request package, prepare your team for the change; negotiate, project manage and deliver a quality assured outcome. In recent engagements CKC has been able to increase operating profits significantly with the redesign of upgrades and get the procurement done in a sort time with ease. www.ck.consulting.

ParkMobile to Bring Mobile Payment Solution to Delaware, Ohio

April 02, 2024

ParkMobile to Bring Mobile Payment Solution to Delaware, Ohio

 

 

Residents and visitors will soon be able to reserve their monthly parking pass via the app or website

 

 

Delaware, Ohio – April 2, 2024ParkMobile, a provider of smart parking and mobility solutions in North America and part of EasyPark Group, is modernizing the parking permit system in Delaware, Ohio. This month, residents and visitors will be able to reserve their parking monthly pass via the ParkMobile app or web browser. Additionally, drivers will be able to pay for parking at over 300 on-street and off-street parking spaces throughout the town through ParkMobile.

“For over 15 years, ParkMobile has been a trusted mobility management platform for cities across North America. We’re working toward our goal of making cities more livable by enabling cities to better manage their curb space to create improved flow and accessibility,” said David Holler, vice president of sales at ParkMobile. “Through the adoption of our mobile app, Delaware’s residents and visitors will be able to easily reserve their parking permit to enjoy a seamless parking experience.”

ParkMobile is focused on expanding its footprint for users across North America. By providing solutions to create an easier parking experience, ParkMobile makes traveling throughout the country more convenient and streamlined. The smart parking and mobility company currently serves users in Ohio, with availability in Columbus through the ParkColumbus app, and Cleveland.

“We are excited to partner with ParkMobile,” City Manager Tom Homan said. “The technology will provide both residents and visitors with a much-improved parking experience in our city.”

ParkMobile is available for both iPhone and Android devices, and can also be accessed on a mobile web browser. To reserve a parking pass, users must enable location services, and choose the correct location. Then, verify the correct month, license plate number and payment method. The monthly permit will be available under the ‘Activities’ tab on the ParkMobile app. To pay for zone parking via the ParkMobile app or website, users will enter the zone number or scan the QR code found on the signs located within the parking lot, choose the duration of time they wish to park and touch the “start parking” button.

 

ParkMobile, LLC is the leading provider of smart parking and mobility solutions in North America and part of the global parking tech company, EasyPark Group. With the vision to make cities more livable, EasyPark Group owns and develops the apps EasyPark, ParkMobile, RingGo and Park-line, and operates in over 4,000 cities across more than 20 countries. ParkMobile offers digital solutions to quickly find and pay for on-street and off-street parking via a mobile device. The company also offers parking reservations at stadiums, venues, and metro area garages. ParkMobile’s technology is used in thousands of locations across the U.S., including 8 of the top 10 cities, as well as college campuses and airports. ParkMobile has been named to the Atlanta Business Chronicle’s Pacesetter Award list, the Atlanta Journal Constitution’s Top Workplaces and won the 2022 Stevie Awards for Best Mobile On-Demand Application. Visit ParkMobile.io or @ParkMobile on Twitter for the latest news and information. For EasyPark Group news, visit easyparkgroup.com.

Genetec to showcase unified security, operations, and intelligence systems at ITS America

March 29, 2024

 

 

 

Genetec to showcase unified security, operations, and intelligence systems at ITS America

 

 

Highlights latest advances in video management and analytics, and comprehensive enclosure management enabled by the Genetec Security Center open platform.

 

 

MONTRÉAL QC — At the ITS America Conference April 22-24, Genetec, Inc. (“Genetec”), a leading technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, will demonstrate the latest advancements of its unified security platform, Genetec™ Security Center, Omnicast™ video management system (VMS), Synergis™ access control system (ACS), and comprehensive enclosure management.

 

As the digital transformation of the mobility industry introduces new data sources and increasingly connects systems, agencies are finding that their legacy siloed systems limit their ability to collaborate, glean intelligence from data, and optimize both security and operations. At ITS America, Genetec will demonstrate how an open, unified platform provides the infrastructure needed to flexibly adapt to evolving needs and enhance operations. Demonstration highlights include:

 

Genetec Security Center – The open, unified physical security platform provides oversight and support with unified video and access control, enabling agencies with a single intuitive interface by which to correlate and analyze data from numerous sources, manage access to restricted areas and remote enclosures, monitor traffic flow and fleet vehicles, communicate with staff and citizens during emergencies, and securely share data with stakeholders.

 

Genetec Omnicast – The VMS monitors territory in entirety, from street corners to long stretches of road. Unified with Security Center it quickly and easily validates information.

 

Genetec Cloud Link Roadrunner™ – A NEMA TS2-rated IoT device that connects to the Genetec Synergis ACS to provide real-time monitoring of events and alarms, contractor management, and comprehensive reporting.

 

Genetec will also demonstrate the integration of technology from ASSA ABLOY, including ASSA ABLOY’s NEMA TS2-rated powered traffic cabinet locks that replace today’s standard vulnerable locks and keys, enabling operators to remotely manage enclosures and deliver real-time capabilities. For more information on Genetec solutions for unified traffic operations, visit  www.genetec.com/industries/traffic.

 

About Genetec

Genetec Inc. is a global technology company that has been transforming the physical security industry for over 25 years. Today, the company develops solutions designed to improve security, intelligence, and operations for enterprises, governments, and the communities in which we live. Its flagship product, Security Center, is an open-architecture platform that unifies IP-based video surveillance, access control, automatic license plate recognition (ALPR), communications, and analytics. Founded in 1997, and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, Genetec serves its customers via an extensive network of certified channel partners and consultants in over 159 countries.

For more information about Genetec, visit: www.genetec.com 

 

© Genetec Inc., 2024. Genetec, Security Center,™ Omnicast™ , Synergis,™, Cloud Link Roadrunner™, and the Genetec logo are trademarks of Genetec Inc. and may be registered or pending registration in several jurisdictions. Other trademarks used in this document may be trademarks of the manufacturers or vendors of the respective product.

ParkHub and JustPark Agree to Merge Alongside Strategic Growth Investment from FTV Capital and LLR Partners

March 21, 2024

 

 

ParkHub and JustPark Agree to Merge Alongside Strategic Growth Investment from FTV Capital and LLR Partners

 

 

 

  • Leading US parking solutions provider, ParkHub, and one of the UK’s leading app-based parking platforms, JustPark, agree to merge.
  • Together, ParkHub and JustPark currently serve more than 20 million drivers and over 500 B2B customers, representing $1 billion+ in booking volume.
  • Combination of leading parking technology and payments providers creates robust end-to-end platform to serve entire parking ecosystem in North America and the United Kingdom.
  • This growth acquisition is backed by FTV Capital and existing investor, LLR Partners.

DALLAS and LONDON – March 21, 2024 – ParkHub, a leading North American provider of parking management software and payments solutions, today announced an agreement to combine businesses with JustPark, one of the UK’s leading app-based parking reservations technology and payments platforms. The combination creates a full-service parking software and payments solution for customers across North America and the United Kingdom. As part of this transaction, ParkHub secured a strategic growth investment led by FTV Capital with participation from existing investor LLR Partners.

“After 18 years at the forefront of transforming parking experiences for millions, our merger with ParkHub catapults JustPark to new heights,” said Anthony Eskinazi, founder and CEO of JustPark. “Our dedication to improving the parking experience for drivers continues, and with our cutting-edge technology and unrivalled support, we’re set to revolutionize parking for our customers and partners both here in the UK, and now also in North America.”

ParkHub provides a complete parking technology ecosystem to optimize revenue-driven parking operations, including facilitating payments and delivering real-time business insights for parking operators and venue management companies across North America, serving some of the largest sports and entertainment venues, universities, municipalities and commercial asset holders. JustPark will continue to leverage its technology to facilitate an online marketplace in the UK by matching drivers with available parking spaces and monetizing unused parking capacity. Together, ParkHub and JustPark currently serve more than 20 million drivers and more than 500 B2B customers, representing $1 billion+ in booking volume. JustPark’s Eskinazi will continue to lead the UK business.

“We are excited to invest in JustPark’s vision to provide the world’s best parking experiences and look forward to leveraging the combined company’s capabilities for our marquee customers across North America and the UK,” said Jeff Shanahan, CEO at ParkHub. “Having successfully worked with FTV in the past, I’m confident that their track record and extensive expertise within the vertical software and payments space make them the ultimate value-add partner to complement LLR as we chart this next phase of growth.”

The accelerating transition from cash to digital payments and growing adoption of prepaid parking has precipitated a need for an end-to-end platform that helps high-velocity parking facilities more efficiently manage their parking operations. Adding to this momentum, primary ticketing vendors are increasingly relying on partnerships with prepaid parking providers for on- and off-venue parking to help improve ingress and effectively manage parking reservations. With this acquisition, we believe that ParkHub is well positioned to capitalize on these industry tailwinds by leveraging JustPark’s parking reservations and mobile payments capabilities.

“Both ParkHub and JustPark stand out as category-leading vertical SaaS and payments platforms in their respective markets, and we’re excited to help these two complementary, yet distinct, offerings come together and accelerate growth in the expansive parking software and payments market,” said Kyle Griswold, partner at FTV Capital. “We’re also thrilled for the opportunity to once again partner with both Jeff and LLR. Jeff has been a leader at several successful FTV portfolio companies and has extensive experience growing and scaling vertical software and payments companies.”

“We are thrilled to announce our combination with JustPark, and to partner with Anthony and the entire JustPark team. Together, we will continue to provide our customers and partners with industry leading parking software and payment solutions,” said Ryan Goldenberg, partner at LLR Partners. “In addition, we welcome FTV Capital to ParkHub’s board of directors and look forward to a successful strategic partnership.”

As part of this growth investment, Kyle Griswold and Adam Hallquist, principal at FTV Capital, joined ParkHub’s board of directors.

About ParkHub

ParkHub is the leading integrating software, payments, and data insights provider for the North American market. ParkHub solutions include multiple payment options, real-time operational data, robust performance analytics, dynamic pricing, and is the industry leader in seamless integrations with the nation’s renowned ticketing and parking reservation providers. For more information, visit ParkHub.com.

About JustPark

JustPark, established in 2006, is the UK’s favorite parking app, parking a car every 2 seconds. With 13 million drivers and more than 250,000 spaces – including 50,000 residential spaces and some of the UK’s biggest councils and car parking companies, JustPark markets and monetizes both unused driveways and car park capacity, benefitting drivers and creating revenue for space owners. Their investors include Index Ventures, LocalGlobe, Itochu and 10,000 retail investors via Crowdfunding.

About FTV Capital

FTV Capital is a sector-focused growth equity investment firm that has raised $6.2 billion to invest in high-growth companies offering a range of innovative solutions in three sectors: enterprise technology and services, financial services, and payments and transaction processing. FTV’s experienced team leverages its domain expertise and proven track record in each of these sectors to help motivated management teams accelerate growth. FTV also provides companies with access to its Global Partner Network®, a group of the world’s leading enterprises and executives who have helped FTV portfolio companies for two decades. Founded in 1998, FTV Capital has invested in 140 portfolio companies, including BillingPlatform, EBANX, Kore.ai, LoanPro, Ottimate, ReliaQuest, True Potential and Vagaro, and successfully exited/partially exited companies including CardConnect (acquired by First Data), Enfusion (NYSE: ENFN), Globant (NYSE: GLOB), InvestCloud (recapitalized), RapidRatings (recapitalized), Strata Fund Solutions (acquired by Alter Domus), Vpay (acquired by Optum) and WorldFirst (acquired by Ant Financial). FTV has offices in San Francisco, New York, Connecticut and London. For more information, please visit www.ftvcapital.com and follow the firm on LinkedIn.

About LLR Partners

LLR Partners is a private equity firm investing in technology and healthcare businesses. We collaborate with our portfolio companies to identify and execute on key growth initiatives and help create long-term value. Founded in 1999 and with more than $6 billion raised across seven funds, LLR is a flexible provider of equity capital for growth, recapitalizations and buyouts. Learn more at www.llrpartners.com and follow the firm on LinkedIn.

PayByCar Launches Off-Street Parking Pilot in Four States across the United States

March 20, 2024

 

 

 

 

PayByCar Launches Off-Street Parking Pilot in Four States across the United States

 

 

Company seeking next financing round to continue expansion

 

Boston, MA. PayByCar, Inc., the mobile payments company responsible for providing pay-by-text payments for in-vehicle fueling payments, along with the help of “Driven by E-ZPass™”, continues expansion into the off-street parking industry where the technology will be tested in at least four states in the United States throughout 2024. 

 

“PayByCar enables millions of drivers with an E-ZPass transponder to effortlessly park and pay without the need for cumbersome cash transactions, scanning QR codes, inserting tickets, or paying with phone apps, which not only optimizes convenience and efficiency but also addresses the increasing demand for more efficient contactless payment solutions,” said Anand Raman, President and Chief Operating Officer of PayByCar.

 

The company is currently testing its payments management platform for drivers in several major markets in the Eastern United States rolling out pilot projects at commercial parking locations and transportation centers. The company is looking to reshape the parking experience for garage owners, operators, and customers with continued investor partnerships. 

Following PayByCar’s innovative implementation of mobile payments technology responsible for providing pay-by-text payments at gas stations across Massachusetts, the company has made waves in the fintech and fueling industry following successful partnerships with organizations like the 19-state E-ZPass Group, Alltown Mobil, and others. 

“The upcoming financing round will support PayByCar’s rapid expansion throughout the East Coast this next 12 months to hundreds of additional fueling stations and parking facilities, and to accelerate our growth in consumer membership to upwards of a million people,” Raman said. 

By simplifying the on-arrival ticketing & subsequent payment experience, PayByCar can dramatically improve traffic flow during peak times, improving customer satisfaction by eliminating logjams that often occur when multiple vehicles leave a parking garage simultaneously. Over time PayByCar expects the impact on through-put in event parking to be every bit as dramatic as electronic tolling has been in eliminating long toll lines on highways.

 

With the trend towards frictionless, contactless payments, the company’s payment orchestration platform has the potential to simplify the overall parking experience for drivers while increasing authorizations and minimizing lost revenue for parking operators.

 

PayByCar is currently available for use in select gas stations throughout Massachusetts where it has proven its technology streamlines the overall gas purchase experience. The technology offers users a secure and convenient pay-by-text mobile payment method for gas purchases.

To learn more about PayByCar and how it can streamline parking operations while boosting customer satisfaction, interested parties can visit https://www.mypaybycar.com or contact David Clark at dclark@mypaybycar.com


HONK Brings Contactless Parking Payments to Bend, Oregon

March 20, 2024

 

HONK Brings Contactless Parking Payments to Bend, Oregon

 

 

BEND, OR, March 20, 2024 – HONK, North America’s leading provider of contactless payments for parking, announced today that it has partnered with Bend, Oregon to implement a new software-based contactless parking solution in Bend’s buzzing Downtown. Starting immediately, the contactless service allows residents and visitors to pay for parking through HONK’s mobile app with just a few taps on their smartphone.

“This new partnership demonstrates a shared commitment to making city parking in Bend more accessible and user-friendly,” said HONK Founder and CEO Michael Back. “The initiative will greatly enhance urban mobility.”

HONK’s app is designed for convenience and safety, offering drivers a seamless payment experience. There are built-in options to receive text notifications when parking is set to expire, and to easily extend parking time via mobile. All forms of payment are accepted, including Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, and all major credit cards.

“The City of Bend is proud to embrace HONK’s innovative parking technology, which is already improving the lives of our residents and visitors,” said Tobias Marx, Parking Services Division Manager, Bend, Oregon. “Not only is parking easier for everyone, but our city is becoming increasingly more efficient and connected.”

www.honkmobile.com/press-release/honk-brings-contactless-parking-payments-to-bend-oregon/

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