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ParkMobile Partners with Village of University Park, Illinois, to Offer Contactless Parking for Chicago Commuters and Visitors

August 08, 2022

 

 

 

ParkMobile Partners with Village of University Park, Illinois, to Offer Contactless Parking for Chicago Commuters and Visitors

 

 

Metra riders are now able to use ParkMobile to pay for daily parking and to reserve a monthly permit.

 

 

University Park, IL – August 8, 2022 —ParkMobile, the leading provider of smart parking and mobility solutions in the U.S., announced a new partnership with The Village of University Park, IL, allowing Metra riders to pay for parking on their mobile devices at over 600 parking spaces. Through the partnership, commuters to the Chicago area are now able to pay for daily parking or purchase monthly parking passes at the University Park Metra.

“Our partnership with ParkMobile comes at a perfect time as people begin returning to the office and are traveling into the city more often,” said Elizabeth Scott, Village Manager. “People love the convenience of paying for parking by phone, and we’re excited to offer them this service to make it easier to get around”

ParkMobile has a strong presence in Illinois with over 275,000 users in the state. The app is available at Chicago Parks District locations, and at dozens of other transit parking locations throughout the Chicagoland area including Aurora, Glencoe, Homewood, and more.

ParkMobile has over 37 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 daily 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. Additionally, the reservations feature of the app can be used to purchase monthly permits for commuters.

“We’ve seen great success working with likeminded villages, so we look forward to welcoming University Park to the ParkMobile family,” says Jeff Perkins, CEO of ParkMobile. “Together, we’ll provide a seamless experience for locals using the Metra.”

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. In 2021, ParkMobile became part of the Swedish-based EasyPark Group. 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 2022 Stevie Awards for Best Mobile On-Demand Application. For more information, visit ParkMobile.io or @ParkMobile on Twitter.

 

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

 

The Village of University Park Contact: Elizabeth Scott, Village Manager,

escott@university-park-il.com

 

ParkMobile App Hits the 30 Million User Milestone as Demand for Contactless Payments Increases

December 14, 2021

 

 

 

 

 

ParkMobile App Hits the 30 Million User Milestone as Demand for Contactless Payments Increases

 

 

The company rebounded from the impacts of COVID-19, setting new records for user growth, transaction volume, and revenue while expanding service into hundreds of new locations.

 

 

Atlanta, GA – December 14, 2021 – ParkMobile, the leading provider of smart parking and mobility solutions in the U.S., announced today that the company has reached the 30 million user milestone as the business continues to bounce back from the impacts of COVID-19. Year to date, ParkMobile has increased new users by over 130% compared to 2020. Additionally, the company has rapidly expanded availability across North America, launching over 200 new locations over the past twelve months. In June 2021, ParkMobile was acquired by EasyPark Group.

 

ParkMobile was founded in the U.S. in 2008, and it took the company nearly five years to acquire its first million users. Now ParkMobile adds a million new users approximately every thirty days. Over the past 13 years, the company has processed over 465,000,000 transactions totaling 75 billion minutes of parking time. In the second half of 2021, the company processed over 10.6 million parking transactions every month.

 

In 2021 ParkMobile introduced several new product innovations, making it easier for people to make contactless parking payments. Earlier in the year, the company launched a new web app with a guest checkout option that allows a user to pay for parking without having to download the full-featured mobile app or creating an account. The company also made it easier to create a ParkMobile account by allowing people to sign up using their Google or Apple credentials.  Additionally, ParkMobile partnered with Google to offer parking payments directly in the GooglePay app.

 

ParkMobile expanded its availability in 2021, launching service in over 200 new locations, including Sea Isle City, NJ, Elizabeth, NJ, Estes Park, CO, Lawrence, KS, Lafayette, LA, College Station, TX, Leavenworth, WA, and Redondo Beach, CA. The company also introduced service at several colleges and universities including, Colorado State University, Vanderbilt University, and the University of California, Davis, and Santa Barbara campuses. Additionally, ParkMobile launched its first location in Puerto Rico at the Distro T-Mobile entertainment district.

 

This growth and innovation have resulted in ParkMobile and its employees winning several prestigious accolades in 2021, including the Technology Association of Georgia’s IT Leader of the Year, Atlanta Business Chronicle CFO of the Year, the IPMI Marketing Award, and the Stevie Award for IT Department of the Year.

 

“2021 has been amazing for the business as we’ve rebounded from the last year, and we’re growing fast once again,” says Jeff Perkins, CEO of ParkMobile. “The adversity we’ve experienced over the past two years has made us stronger as an organization, and I am so proud of this team and everything we have accomplished. The future of ParkMobile is very bright.”

 

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

 

ParkMobile Announces Partnership with the Town of Telluride, Colorado, to Offer Contactless Parking Payments Just in Time for Ski Season

December 08, 2021

 

 

 

 

ParkMobile Announces Partnership with the Town of Telluride, Colorado, to Offer Contactless Parking Payments Just in Time for Ski Season

 

 

The new partnership offers a safe, convenient way to pay for parking throughout the city using any mobile device.

 

 

 

Telluride, CO –  December 8, 2021 – ParkMobile, the #1 parking app in the U.S., announced that it will be expanding its services to the Town of Telluride, CO. This is a new market for ParkMobile and will help make parking seamless for visitors and locals. This partnership comes at a great time as Telluride gears up for a busy winter ski season. Through the partnership, ParkMobile is offering 440 on-street zone parking spaces for payment throughout town.

 

ParkMobile has over 29 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 parking meter or on the signs in the parking lots, 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.

 

The launch of Telluride expands the company’s footprint in Colorado, where there are almost 1M users in the state. ParkMobile is also available in Boulder and Colorado Springs. Beyond the state, the ParkMobile app can be used to pay for parking in over 500 cities in the U.S. including many in the Mountain States region like Boise, ID, Sante Fe, NM, Phoenix, AZ, and more.

 

“Introducing ParkMobile to the Telluride community comes at the perfect time as we prep for our busiest season,” said David Nepsky, Public Information Officer for the Town of Telluride. “Our goal with the ParkMobile partnership is to reduce traffic congestions and give our residents and visitors an easier way to park around town.”

 

“This time of year we do a big push for ski towns, so the addition of Telluride aligns with our company goals,” says Jeff Perkins, CEO of ParkMobile. “We’re excited to welcome the Town of Telluride to ParkMobile, giving residents and visitors an easy way to pay for parking this season.”

 

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

 

Town of Telluride Contact: David Nepsky, Public Information Officer/Public Outreach Administrator, dnepsky@telluride-co.gov.

PayByPhone Brings A Contactless Parking Experience to University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

November 16, 2021

PayByPhone Brings A Contactless Parking Experience to University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

 

 

 

Vancouver, British Columbia, Nov. 16, 2021  — Students and visitors of University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, will now have a better parking experience thanks to PayByPhone.

The leading global provider of mobile parking payment solutions, is expanding to over 2400 parking spaces across campus. Enabling secure contactless parking 5 days a week Monday – Friday to students, faculty and visitors.

“We’re excited to be expanding our contactless parking services for higher education across North America,” said Roamy Valera, CEO of PayByPhone. “As University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign will be joining a number of our University and College communities across the country.”

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.

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 $550 million USD in payments and over 5 million downloads per year. Available in more than 1,000 cities across the globe, PayByPhone helps millions of consumers easily and safely pay for parking without the hassles of coins, lines, or fees. Their smart, intuitive technology is at the centre of their user-first approach, delivered to make everything as simple as possible.

paybyphone.com

Jessica Britton
PayByPhone
7788462394
jbritton@paybyphone.com

PayByPhone Brings A Contactless Parking Experience to University of Illinois Urbana College

August 20, 2021

 

PayByPhone Brings A Contactless Parking Experience to University of Illinois Urbana College

 

 

VANCOUVER, BC, Aug 19, 2021 – Students and visitors of University of Illinois Urbana College, will now have a better parking experience thanks to PayByPhone.

 

The leading global provider of mobile parking payment solutions, is expanding to over 2400 parking spaces across campus. Enabling secure contactless parking 7 days a week to students, faculty and visitors.

“We’re excited to be expanding our contactless parking services for higher education across North America,” said Roamy Valera, CEO of PayByPhone. “As University of Illinois Urbana College will be joining a number of our University and College communities across the country.

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 the City of San Mateo, California

July 16, 2021

 

 

PayByPhone Brings A Contactless Parking Experience to the City of San Mateo, California

 

 

 

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA –   Residents and visitors of the City of San Mateo will now have a better parking experience thanks to PayByPhone. The leading global provider of mobile parking payment solutions is expanding to over 2,800 on-street parking spaces across this Californian city.

 

“We’re excited to be expanding our contactless parking services across the west coast,” said Roamy Valera, CEO of PayByPhone. “As the City of San Mateo will be joining a number of our Californian communities, including San Francisco, Sacramento, San Jose, Fresno and San Diego.

 

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.

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 App Users Receive 1 hour of Free Parking in the City of Atlanta Until May 31st

May 11, 2021

 

 

 

 

PayByPhone App Users Receive 1 hour of Free Parking in the City of Atlanta Until May 31st

 

 

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA – May 11, 2021 – The City of Atlanta has resumed enforcement for on-street parking and as part of the city’s commitment to the community, residents and visitors are being offered one-hour of free on-street parking until May 31, 2021.

 

Drivers can initiate their parking session by downloading the PayByPhone app to receive the free hour, no promo-code is required. The program applies only to the City of Atlanta’s on-street parking spaces.

 

PayByPhone, the leading global provider of mobile parking payment solutions, is a contactless payment method 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 https://park.paybyphone.com/atlanta/  or the App store and Google play.

 

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.

 

Media Contact for PayByPhone:

Jessica Britton

Director, Marketing & Communications, North America

jbritton@paybyphone.com

 

 

 

Moving Forward – PIE 2021, EVs, Living to the Fullest – ParkNews.biz May 4th -10th,  2021

May 10, 2021

 

 

 

Moving Forward – PIE 2021, EVs, Living to the Fullest – ParkNews.biz May 4th -10th,  2021

 

 

 

“Fate leads the willing and drags along the reluctant.”  – Seneca

 

 

The headline for this week newsletter is about Uber and Lyft and their race to the EV future.  You can read it here:  May 10, 2021 – How Uber and Lyft Are Losing the Race to the Electric Future.

“Today, a miniscule 0.5% of ride-hailing vehicles in the U.S. are electric, according to clean-energy research firm BloombergNEF, trailing the 0.7% of EVs in the country’s passenger vehicle fleet. By the end of the decade, only a quarter of new car sales in the U.S. are expected to be electric. For ride-hailing fleets to be entirely electric by then, they’ll have to somehow go from lagging behind.”  As it is right now, TNC’s don’t exactly help the environment: “each ride-hailing trip causes about 69% more greenhouse gases than the trips they displace, according to a report last year from the Union of Concerned Scientists.”  And what will happen down the line, only the Lord knows.  Perhaps gas prices going up in such a speedy manner, we get the ride share drivers switch to electric cars despite the cost involved.

In the meantime, at least in Sweden, it is easier than ever to drive an EV.  Read it here: May 6, 2021 – Easypark Expands the Possibilities for Electric Car Charging – Now With InCharge in the App.  In 2021 more and more people are buying rechargeable cars. 37% of newly registered cars in Sweden were all electric or hybrids vs 28% in 2020.

This week there is also a follow up from our JVH apropos of Tony Jordan and his views on the EV future.  For one, John agrees with Tony: May 4, 2021 – Hell Freezes over, JVH and Tony Agree – JVH, Parking Today.

Congratulations to PayByPhone.  They are celebration reaching 43 million users and 20 years in business: May 4, 2021 – PT Plus: PaybyPhone Announces 43 Million Registered Users.

Last but not least, PIE 2021 is just a bit over 2 months away.  JVH and I have been working on the seminar schedule.  We appreciate that so many of you want to present and speak.  Yet, we are determined to focus on engagement and listening, thus our space is limited.  We want to celebrate, learn and encourage each other, to make our industry better and stronger than ever.  We can’t wait to see you July 18th, 2021 in Dallas, TX.  Read more from JVH about #PIExpo2021 here: May 5, 2021 – All you can say is “WOW!” – #PIExpo2021 – JVH, Parking Today

So book your ticket to the great state of Texas and register for PIE 2021 here: https://pieshow.parkingtoday.com/attendee_rates.cfm

As Seneca has said: Fate assists the ones who move forward not the ones who live in a doubt.

Have a blessed week.

Thank you,

Astrid Ambroziak

Editor, ParkNews.biz

Creative Director

Parking Today

310 390 5277 ext 9

astrid@parkingtoday.com

www.parkingtoday.com

 

 

 

 

PayByPhone Appoints Cindy Chau to Vice President of Operations, Canada & USA.

March 04, 2021

 

 

 

PayByPhone Appoints Cindy Chau to Vice President of Operations, Canada & USA.

 

 

 

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA – March 4th, 2021 – PayByPhone, the global leader in mobile parking payment solutions, announced today the appointment of Cindy Chau as Vice President of Operations, Canada & USA.

 

Cindy joined PayByPhone in 2012, during her tenure she has built and formed PayByPhone’s North America, client facing team. She has been a trusted ally and active partner between The Company and clients who use PayByPhone’s mobility parking payment services. Cindy continues to apply hands-on daily management to project activities. In her new role, she will be tasked with leading the North America operations and implementing client management strategies, facilitate communications, monitor activities, provide issue resolutions, and continue to build her strong client relationships. Cindy will now oversee the Client Success, Implementation and Customer Support teams.

“PayByPhone is in the midst of extraordinary growth throughout the US and Canada, and Cindy Chau has shown tremendous leadership to our team,” said Roamy Valera, PayByPhone’s CEO, US and Canada. “Cindy is a gifted client success leader who is well-known and highly respected throughout the parking industry. She’ll play an important role in our continued success throughout the United States and Canada.”

Cindy leads the team that  is responsible for managing existing key client relationships, addressing their questions and technical requests, and works closely with clients to increase PayByPhone adoption. As a leader of client project management, her team is in-charge of  the onboarding process for new clients who roll out the PayByPhone service to their customers.

 

For more information about PayByPhones services, 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.

 

Media Contact for PayByPhone:

Jessica Britton

Director, Marketing, North America

jbritton@paybyphone.com

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