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FLEETCOR® Acquires PayByPhone, a Global Digital Parking Company

November 07, 2023

FLEETCOR^® Acquires PayByPhone, a Global Digital Parking Company

Expands Vehicle Payments for Businesses and Consumers

ATLANTA – FLEETCOR Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: FLT), a leading global business payments company, today announced the acquisition of PayByPhone, a global provider of digital parking payment solutions. The acquisition expands FLEETCOR’s vehicle payment solution set for both its fleet customers and consumers.

“We are delighted to announce the PayByPhone acquisition. Our acquisition was driven by two key strategic objectives. First, by providing our customers access to one of the world’s leading parking apps, it helps expand the vehicle payment solutions we provide our B2B fleet customers in North America and Europe. Second, it will serve as an anchor app for the consumer vehicle payments business we are launching in the UK, where PayByPhone has over 2 million active monthly consumers. Our strategy is to deliver our existing payment products and networks through a single mobile app to PayByPhone’s UK customers. This strategy has already been quite successful in Brazil, and we are excited about the opportunities in the UK, and ultimately, intend to expand the strategy into Europe and North America,” said Ron Clarke, chairman and chief executive officer, FLEETCOR Technologies, Inc.

PayByPhone is a leading digital parking payment provider with over 6 million active monthly users who find and pay for parking in a network of more than 1,350 parking operators in North America and Europe. Fleetcor acquired PayByPhone from Volkswagen Financial Services on September 15, 2023.

About FLEETCOR^®

FLEETCOR Technologies (NYSE: FLT) is a leading global business payments company that helps businesses spend less by providing innovative solutions that enable and control expense-related purchasing and payment processes. The FLEETCOR portfolio of brands automate, secure, digitize and manage payment transactions on behalf of businesses across more than 100 countries in North America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. For more information, please visit www.fleetcor.com.

About PayByPhone

PayByPhone is one of the fastest growing mobile payments companies in the world, processing over 200 million payment transactions in 2023. Available in eight countries, PayByPhone helps millions of consumers easily pay for parking without the hassles of coins, lines, or fees. Their smart, intuitive technology is at the center of their user-first approach, delivered to make everything as simple as possible. For more information, please visit www.paybyphone.com.

Contacts

Investor Relations
Jim Eglseder, 770-417-4697
Jim.Eglseder@fleetcor.com

Media Relations
Chad Corley, 770-729-502
corley@fleetcor.com

PayByPhone welcomes the City of Tampa to its roster

August 04, 2023

PayByPhone welcomes the City of Tampa to its roster

Tampa, Florida, USA downtown skyline.

VANCOUVER, CANADA – The City of Tampa adds PayByPhone, a global leader in mobility parking payments, to service its parking operations. The service is available across the City’s on-street and off-street locations.

Carmen Donnell, Managing Director, NA at PayByPhone, says, “As one of America’s top 100 urban destinations for its vibrant culture and year-round sunshine, the City of Tampa draws locals and visitors to its famed beaches and world-class attractions. And thanks to our multilingual app, available in 12 languages, we support each driver’s parking journey. Our partnership with the City of Tampa provides PayByPhone users the opportunity to enjoy the simplicity of cashless parking payments, completed in three quick steps. Drivers can opt-in to have text message reminders of when their parking session is about to expire to avoid costly citations.”

The app also offers drivers the ability to extend their parking session remotely via the app or a wearable device such as the Apple Watch, without having to return to their vehicle. Drivers can begin a parking session without registering for an account, making it ideal for those who are pressed for time.

Donnell concludes, “The parking landscape is continuously evolving, and the City of Tampa is at the forefront of technology. We are ready to deliver an unparalleled parking experience to its community and support the City’s vision. We have achieved phenomenal adoption of our service in many cities, for example reaching 94% adoption of our service with the Miami Parking Authority. We look forward to working with the City of Tampa to achieve similar success. We encourage drivers to download the PayByPhone app now, so they can use the new service immediately.”

For a full list of areas where PayByPhone is available, and to start using it today, download the app from the App Store or Google Play Store or visit the PayByPhone website www.paybyphone.com.

ABOUT PAYBYPHONE

PayByPhone’s aim is simple: simplify your journey so you can focus on what matters most. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Volkswagen Financial Services AG, it is one of the fastest growing mobile payments companies in the world, processing more than USD$740 million in payments and over five million downloads per year. Available in nearly 1,400 cities across the globe, PayByPhone helps millions of consumers easily and safely pay for parking without the hassles of coins, lines, or fines. Its smart, intuitive technology is at the center of its user-first approach, delivered to make everything as simple as possible. For more information, please visit www.paybyphone.com.

Contact:

Sarah Claridge

Communications Consultant

Indaba

sarah.claridge@weareindaba.com

(+44) 207 692 4964

PayByPhone appoints new Chief Financial Officer

July 25, 2023

PayByPhone appoints new Chief Financial Officer

VANCOUVER, CANADA, 25 July 2023 – PayByPhone, the global leader in mobile parking payments and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Volkswagen Financial Services AG, announces the appointment of Nick Hamill as Chief Financial Officer, effective 1 August 2023.

Thirty-nine-year-old Hamill previously served as Vice President, Finance at PayByPhone, working closely with departing CFO Daniel Ungar, who relocates to Germany to begin a new position within Volkswagen Financial Services AG. Hamill will report to the PayByPhone supervisory board, chaired by Jan Ebert, Head of Controlling, Volkswagen Financial Services AG.

Ebert says, “Going forward, as PayByPhone continues to evolve, we can rely on Nick’s proven track record and extensive experience to provide decisive fiscal management and authentic leadership to a stimulating and complex role.”

Hamill says, “As a global business, we will continue to prioritise sustainable growth, and a well-defined and effectively implemented financial strategy is fundamental to achieving that. Alongside the finance teams in our markets and with the support of our management board, I am eager to deliver success not only to our shareholder, Volkswagen Financial Services AG, but also to our users worldwide.”

In his new role, Hamill, who is based in Vancouver, Canada, will also oversee the legal, compliance, procurement and administration functions. He joined PayByPhone in November 2021 from Silver Chef, where he was Vice President, Finance. Throughout his career, Hamill has held a variety of financial leadership roles. He is a Chartered Professional Accountant (Canada), a Chartered Business Valuator, and he has a Bachelor of Commerce in Business from the University of Victoria, Canada.

Ungar became PayByPhone’s CFO in July 2021 from Volkswagen Leasing GmbH, where he was Head of Sales Steering and Pricing. Previously, he was Managing Director and CFO at sunhill technologies GmbH, now PayByPhone Deutschland GmbH.

Ebert says, “Daniel has played a vital role over the past two years, significantly improving PayByPhone’s financial performance while ensuring continued growth. On behalf of Volkswagen Financial Services AG, I would like to express my gratitude to Daniel for his hard work and dedication and welcome him back to the parent-company as he returns to take on a new role.”

For more information about PayByPhone, visit www.paybyphone.co.uk

ABOUT PAYBYPHONE

PayByPhone’s aim is simple: simplify your journey so you can focus on what matters most. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Volkswagen Financial Services AG, it is one of the fastest growing mobile payments companies in the world, processing more than GBP£560 million in payments and over five million downloads per year. Available in nearly 1,400 cities across the globe, PayByPhone helps millions of consumers easily and safely pay for parking without the hassles of coins, lines, or fines. Its smart, intuitive technology is at the center of its user-first approach, delivered to make everything as simple as possible. For more information, please visit www.paybyphone.co.uk.

Contact:

Sarah Claridge

Communications Consultant

Indaba

sarah.claridge@weareindaba.com

(+44) 207 692 4964

PayByPhone announces changes to its Management Board

February 09, 2023

PayByPhone announces changes to its Management Board

VANCOUVER, CANADA, 9 February 2023 – PayByPhone, the global leader in mobile parking payments and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Volkswagen Financial Services, announces the following changes to its Management Board.

Anthony Cashel becomes PayByPhone Chief Client Officer, joining the Management Board effective 1 February 2023, after acting as Interim Chief Client Officer since September 2022. In his new global role, Cashel, who joined the company in 2017, will spearhead the development and execution of PayByPhone’s strategy. He was previously Managing Director of the UK business where his proven extensive experience across sales, marketing and operations was invaluable.

Jonny Combe, PayByPhone President and Chief Executive Officer, says, “Anthony’s strategic mindset coupled with his creative problem-solving make him a true asset to our management board. Anthony’s competence speaks for itself, and I have no doubt that he will continue to lead our teams successfully across different markets to deliver commercial success.”

Lewisa Anciano, Vice President Global Human Resources, left PayByPhone on 31 January 2023. Anciano made a profound impact on PayByPhone’s people and on its business during her tenure, including building a very strong team of leaders within the People and Culture division.

Effective 1 February 2023, Kristina Svab, Director, People and Culture, and Leyla Germain-Tardieu, Director, People and Culture, oversees North America and Europe respectively. Both Svab and Germain-Tardieu bring the required experience to their new roles along with arsenals of the necessary soft skills. They report directly to Combe, who will represent the function on the Management Board.

Ryan St Hilaire, Vice President, Product, left PayByPhone on 31 January 2023. During his tenure he transformed the product area of the business and successfully drove new revenue opportunities for consumer products.

Effective immediately, Tanya Reid is promoted to Senior Director, Product. Since joining PayByPhone in 2021, Reid has proven her strategic approach and has a deep understanding of the complex needs of the company’s customers. Reid reports to Nigel Carroll, Chief Technology Officer, who is the Management Board member accountable for Product Strategy and Delivery.

Combe says, “I am immensely grateful to Lewisa and Ryan for always acting in the best interest of PayByPhone and for so robustly fulfilling their Management Board roles. Congratulations to Anthony, Kristina, Leyla and Tanya on their new roles. We are privileged to have such outstanding, talented leaders in our organisation.”

For more information about PayByPhone, visit www.paybyphone.com

ABOUT PAYBYPHONE

PayByPhone’s aim is simple: simplify your journey so you can focus on what matters most. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Volkswagen Financial Services AG, it is one of the fastest growing mobile payments companies in the world, processing more than USD $740 million in payments and over five million downloads per year. Available in nearly 1,400 cities across the globe, PayByPhone helps millions of consumers easily and safely pay for parking without the hassles of coins, lines, or fines. Its smart, intuitive technology is at the center of its user-first approach, delivered to make everything as simple as possible. For more information, please visit www.paybyphone.com.

Contact:

Sarah Claridge

Communications Consultant

Indaba

sarah.claridge@weareindaba.com

(+44) 207 692 4964

PayByPhone Announces New Partnership with TransLink Park and Ride Lots Across Metro Vancouver

September 09, 2022

PayByPhone Announces New Partnership with TransLink Park and Ride Lots Across Metro Vancouver

PayByPhone has partnered with TransLink to offer its mobile parking payment app at 5,500 parking spaces across all nine TransLink Park and Ride lots.

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA — Vancouver, British Columbia, September 8, 2022 – Commuters in the Metro Vancouver area using the designated lots along the TransLink line servicing buses, the SkyTrain, and the West Coast Express can now pay for their parked vehicles with the universally acclaimed PayByPhone app.

PayByPhone makes the transition to cashless parking payment easy. The app is simple to use, and parking payment transactions can be completed in three quick steps using the following methods: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Apple Pay, or Google Pay.

Further, drivers can opt to have text messages sent to their mobile phone reminding them of parking expiration. Drivers who prefer not to register for an account can begin a parking session by calling in to pay over the phone or pay with a Guest Account via PayByPhone’s app or website.

“We’re thrilled to be partnering exclusively with TransLink to offer our services here in Vancouver, BC, the home of PayByPhone,” says Carmen Donnell, PayByPhone’s Managing Director, North America. “As more people seek out public transit to commute, the convenience of leaving their vehicles parked in designated Park and Ride lots, with the ability to pay for parking time remotely, encourages transit commuting. PayByPhone has proven its popularity in Vancouver and internationally as a versatile and reputable mobile payment app, designed to simplify the parking journey by removing pain-points typically associated with finding and paying for parking,” concludes Donnell.

“We’re always looking for innovative ways to improve the customer experience and make using transit easier,” says TransLink CEO Kevin Quinn. “We’re pleased to be able to partner with Vancouver-based PayByPhone to provide our customers with more convenient and accessible payment options at our Park and Ride locations.”

About PayByPhone

PayByPhone’s aim is simple: simplify your journey so you can focus on what matters most. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Volkswagen Financial Services AG, PayByPhone is one of the fastest growing mobile payments companies in the world, processing more than USD$740 million in payments and over 5 million downloads per year. Available in nearly 1,300 cities across the globe, PayByPhone helps millions of drivers easily and safely pay for parking without the hassles of coins, lines, or fines. The company’s smart, intuitive technology is at the center of its user-first approach, delivered to make everything as simple as possible.

For more information, visit www.paybyphone.com.

The City of Naples, Florida, Launches Pilot Program to Pay for Beach Parking with PayByPhone Partnership

August 24, 2022

The City of Naples, Florida, Launches Pilot Program to Pay for Beach Parking with PayByPhone Partnership

Visitors to the City of Naples, Florida will now have a better parking experience at two of the City’s beach accesses, Lowdermilk Park and 5th Avenue South.

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA – PayByPhone, a leading global provider of mobile parking payment solutions, is expanding into the City of Naples to launch a safe and convenient parking payment experience. Through the partnership, visitors will be able to pay for on-demand parking at over 230 parking spaces at two beach locations in the City of Naples.

PayByPhone makes the transition to cashless parking payments easy. The app is simple to use, and parking payments can be made in three quick steps. Additionally, drivers can opt to have text messages sent to their mobile phone, reminding them of their parking session expiring and can extend sessions remotely via the app or a wearable device such as the Apple Watch.

“We are excited to welcome Naples to the long list of Florida cities offering contactless parking services,” said Carmen Donnell, Managing Director, North America. “Now, visitors to the City of Naples can enjoy the convenience of paying for parking with the PayByPhone app on their personal devices. We have a long history of partnering with communities throughout Florida, and we are confident that drivers in Naples will love using PayByPhone.”

Naples is renowned for its beautiful beaches and tropical climate along with a myriad of golf courses, high-end shopping, and fine dining establishments. The City of Naples has ranked in the top ten of several surveys including One of the Best Places to Move in the U.S., Fastest Growing Economies in America (ranked #4), and One of the Happiest Cities in America. The easy island lifestyle is a draw for both vacationers and locals. An app to streamline the parking experience lets people focus on exploring Naples’ world-class attractions without worrying about parking time limits or circling blocks to find a parking spot.

“The new parking initiative is part of a pilot program designed to enhance customer convenience and commitment to provide value-added service for visitors. Whether you are reading a book on the beautiful white sand beaches or strolling along the Gulf coast, PayByPhone completes your journey with no disruptions,” said Shalini Diaz, Director of Enterprise Sales.

For the City of Naples, offering mobility parking payments for the first time is a game-changer. “We’re delighted to bring contactless parking to Naples and look forward to working closely with PayByPhone to offer convenience, value, and choice to visitors,” says City Finance Director, Gary Young. “We look forward to emulating the same great success PayByPhone has demonstrated with neighboring Florida cities and allowing our community to focus on enjoying what the City has to offer.”

About PayByPhone

For more information, visit www.paybyphone.com.

PayByPhone announces appointment of Jonny Combe as new global CEO

July 01, 2022

PayByPhone announces appointment of

Jonny Combe as new global CEO

VANCOUVER, CANADA – PayByPhone, the global leader in mobile parking payments, announces the appointment of Jonny Combe as global CEO.

Thirty-six-year-old Combe, already part of the senior leadership team, will work alongside current CEO Andy Gruber, who has been in the role for four years, during a transition period starting July 1, 2022. Gruber will exit the role effective August 1, 2022, to take up a senior management position within PayByPhone’s parent-company Volkswagen Financial Services AG. Gruber will also sit on the PayByPhone supervisory board, to which Combe will report, headed by Stefan Imme, Chief Digital Officer, Volkswagen Financial Services AG.

Imme says, “The journey of growth and development that Andy has led over his four years has been incredible. On behalf of Volkswagen Financial Services AG, I want to thank Andy for his hard work and dedication. As we enter the next stage of growth for the business, we are confident it is in great hands with Jonny. His track record of success sets him up well to lead the dynamic and fast-paced PayByPhone Group, ensuring exceptional results.”

During Gruber’s successful tenure at the company, PayByPhone has seen exponential growth including more than doubling the number of monthly active users of the PayByPhone app and expanding its coverage from 5 to 11 countries around the globe.

Gruber says, “Jonny is in a unique position to lead the business through our next phase of growth, thanks to the senior leadership positions he’s held since he joined PayByPhone in 2018. Our app is now available in nearly 1,300 cities, compared to just over 400 four years ago, and that trajectory is set to continue. He fully understands not only our products and services, but also the challenges our clients and customers face. I have full confidence and trust in Jonny as I hand the reins to him – this is an exciting time for PayByPhone.”

Combe says, “I am delighted to be taking on this role, continuing the exemplary global leadership that Andy has demonstrated, and working alongside our exceptional leadership team. As we evolve and grow, I want to drive our ethos of simplifying our clients’ and customers’ journeys and encourage our teams across the globe to continue to embrace our winning mindset. The reason is simple. We are in a unique position; PayByPhone is the only player in our industry to have an app that can be used globally, in nearly 1,300 cities. The possibilities for continued growth and success are outstanding.”

Combe, who will relocate from the UK to Vancouver, Canada, will continue to lead the corporate division until a replacement is appointed. Before taking responsibility for the corporate business, Combe was CEO of the UK market, a position he held for four years, where he led it to massive growth and launched a multi-award-winning environmental initiative. Combe’s background is steeped in not only mobility but also technology. Before joining PayByPhone, Combe held several high-profile management roles at BMW Group, looking after its environment, real estate, mobility, and innovation team in EMEA. Most notably, he spearheaded BMW’s digital and innovation programs in the UK and pioneered the birth of the award-winning BMW Innovation Lab.

For more information, visit www.paybyphone.com

ABOUT PAYBYPHONE

PayByPhone’s aim is simple: simplify your journey so you can focus on what matters most. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Volkswagen Financial Services AG, it is one of the fastest growing mobile payments companies in the world, processing more than $740 million USD in payments and over five million downloads per year. Available in nearly 1,300 cities across the globe, PayByPhone helps millions of consumers easily and safely pay for parking without the hassles of coins, lines, or fines. Its smart, intuitive technology is at the center of its user-first approach, delivered to make everything as simple as possible. For more information, please visit www.paybyphone.com.

PayByPhone Simplifies the Parking Experience in ‘Canada’s Tournament Capital’, Kamploops, BC

June 27, 2022

PayByPhone Simplifies the Parking Experience in ‘Canada’s Tournament Capital’, Kamploops, BC

Vancouver, BC – Residents and visitors to Kamloops, BC can now enjoy a better parking experience thanks to PayByPhone. The leading global provider of mobile parking payment solutions, PayByPhone now offers safe, convenient parking payment for City owned surface lots across the city. With over 1.8 million annual tourists, ‘Canada’s Tournament Capital’ can now offer a simplified parking journey to these visitors, tourists, and the city’s residents.

“We’re excited to be introducing contactless parking services to Kamloops with our PayByPhone app,” said Carmen Donnell, Managing Director, NA at PayByPhone. “We are very happy to be working with the City to improve and modernise the consumer’s parking experience. Now when visiting sports teams come to compete, and residents or tourists come to enjoy recreation, events, and downtown Kamloops experience, drivers can use PayByPhone to complete their journey.”

PayByPhone is a hassle-free solution for over 50 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.

“We are thrilled to be working with PayByPhone to provide drivers in Kamloops with a new contactless mobile payment option to our City owned surface lots”said Mo Perri, Community Services Supervisor. “This is an exciting update to our parking landscape that will simplify parking payment for our residents and visitors.”

For more information, visit paybyphone.com.

About PayByPhone

PayByPhone’s aim is simple: simplify your journey so you can focus on what matters most. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Volkswagen Financial Services AG, they are one of the fastest growing mobile payments companies in the world, processing more than $641 million USD in payments and over 5 million downloads per year. Available in more than 1,200 cities across the globe, PayByPhone helps millions of consumers easily and safely pay for parking without the hassles of coins, lines, or fines. Their smart, intuitive technology is at the centre of their user-first approach, delivered to make everything as simple as possible. For more information, please visit www.paybyphone.com.

PayByPhone and Offstreet Announce Partnership to Deliver Comprehensive Validation Solution to Parking Industry

June 15, 2022

PayByPhone and Offstreet Announce Partnership to Deliver Comprehensive Validation Solution to Parking Industry

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA – Parking clients across North America – including municipalities, universities, healthcare campuses, hotels, event venues, and parking operators – can now leverage the combined technology solutions of PayByPhone and Offstreet to digitally manage their parking validations and paid parking exemptions.

“PayByPhone’s core purpose is to simplify people’s journeys,” said Carmen Donnell, PayByPhone’s Managing Director, North America. “Partnering with a company like Offstreet, which allows our parking clients to save time and self-manage their parking for employees, customers, residents, and visitors, is just one more way we help to simplify.”

PayByPhone continues to innovate and grow by listening to their customers and creating solutions to help solve today’s parking needs. This partnership will allow PayByPhone’s existing customers to seamlessly integrate their validations and paid parking exemptions into their parking management process, while creating new markets for PayByPhone to expand into.

“We feel a natural alignment with PayByPhone because they are also a product-led company,” said Matt Fahlman, Offstreet’s CEO. “We’ve built what we think is the best validation product on the market, and our unique relationship with PayByPhone will help us accelerate our growth. We’re extremely excited to be working with their world class team!”

This partnership will allow Offstreet to continue focusing on product development, while leveraging PayByPhone’s sales and distribution channels, to reach new markets and serve more customers.

For more information, visit paybyphone.com.

About PayByPhone

PayByPhone’s aim is simple: simplify your journey so you can focus on what matters most. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Volkswagen Financial Services AG, they are one of the fastest growing mobile payments companies in the world, processing more than $641 million USD in payments and over 5 million downloads per year. Available in more than 1,200 cities across the globe, PayByPhone helps millions of consumers easily and safely pay for parking without the hassles of coins, lines, or fines. Their smart, intuitive technology is at the center of their user-first approach, delivered to make everything as simple as possible. For more information, please visit www.paybyphone.com

About Offstreet

Offstreet helps institutions and operators digitally manage their validations, paid parking exemptions, and complimentary visitor parking. Our license plate-based software integrates directly with parking enforcement, including LPR, and helps eliminate physical passes. Our powerful rules engine ensures that complex lots are able to be properly managed and enforced. Offstreet is a Canadian software startup headquartered in Regina, Saskatchewan.

Press contact:

Danielle MacLean

Sr. Director, Global Marketing & Communications

1-778-686-8058

dmaclean@paybyphone.com

Global PayByPhone App Launches in Italy & Germany, In Time for Summer Holidays

May 25, 2022

Global PayByPhone App Launches in Italy & Germany, In Time for Summer Holidays

470 new cities added to its global parking app

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, May 25, 2022 – For millions of travelers each year[1], driving throughout Europe just got easier. PayByPhone, the global leader in mobile parking payments, has today announced 470 new cities across Germany (370) and Italy (100) have been added to the company’s global parking app.

PayByPhone allows drivers to pay for parking and extend parking sessions remotely via its app in many cities, as well as provide smart alerts, helping drivers avoid costly parking fines.

“As people finally venture out on their long-awaited holidays, adding almost 500 cities from Germany and Italy to the PayByPhone app is just one more way we’re simplifying their journeys,” says Andy Gruber, PayByPhone’s CEO. “PayByPhone’s 50 million users can now use our app to pay for parking in big European tourist destinations like Berlin or Napoli, in addition to existing cities like Paris, London, and Amsterdam. The timing, just before the great post-COVID holiday summer of 2022, is perfect.”

With the addition of Italy and Germany, drivers can now park in more than 1,200 cities, across 11 countries, making PayByPhone the only company that provides the convenience of digital parking services throughout two continents (Europe and North America) in one app at this scale.

Travel has finally rebounded with force across Europe after COVID-19, with people eager to get back to experiences they’ve missed out on over the past two years.

“In April 2020, we saw 86% of parking activities disappear in North America and up to a 99% drop in European countries,” adds Gruber. “Now, two years later, our stats show that parking activity is actually exceeding pre-COVID levels. This shows us that car travel has become even more important, as many people still prefer the safety of their own car. Travel, activities, and movement are finally back.”

In Italy, for example, the company is already seeing 20% of parking happening from visitors outside of mainland Europe. It’s a far cry from the early days of Covid restrictions.

Carmen Donnell, Managing Director for PayByPhone North America adds, “This expansion into additional countries in Europe will help people as they take off on long-awaited holidays this summer. They won’t need to worry about finding the right currency or translating parking meters; they can simply use the app and get on with enjoying their time off.”

For more information, visit paybyphone.com

About PayByPhone

[1] https://ec.europa.eu/growth/sectors/tourism/business-portal/getting-know-potential-clients/usa-main-traditional-international-market_en#:~:text=Key%20data%20from%20the%20North,27%20million%20trips%20to%20Europe

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