ParkMobile Announces Partnership with the City of Auburn, AL, to Offer Contactless Parking Payments

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

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Sep 21, 2021, 12:20 ET

AUBURN, Ala., Sept. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- ParkMobile, the #1 parking app in the U.S, announced that it will be expanding its services in the City of Auburn, AL. This partnership with ParkMobile helps with Auburn's plan to expand contactless parking payment options throughout the city by offering over 400 on-street parking spaces for on-demand parking.

The partnership with ParkMobile helps with Auburn’s plan to expand contactless parking payment options throughout the city.

To pay for parking using the mobile or web app, a user enters the zone number posted on signs around the parking spot, selects the amount of time needed, and touches the "Start Parking" button to begin the session. The user can also extend the time of the parking session on their mobile device.

ParkMobile has over 27 million users across North America and is available for both iPhone and Android devices. ParkMobile can also be accessed on a mobile web browser for those who do not want to download an app. To pay for parking using the mobile or web app, a user enters the zone number posted on signs around the parking spot, selects the amount of time needed, and touches the "Start Parking" button to begin the session. The user can also extend the time of the parking session on their mobile device.

Auburn marks ParkMobile's fifth location in Alabama, with over 157,000 users in the state. The app also services other spots in Alabama, including Montgomery, Birmingham, and The University of Alabama. The ParkMobile app can be used to pay for parking in over 450 cities in the U.S. including many in the South such as Atlanta, Nashville, and Jackson.

"We're excited to simplify parking in downtown Auburn by offering downtown visitors the option to pay right from their mobile devices," said Auburn City Manager Megan McGowen Crouch.

"ParkMobile helps expand our payment options, providing a contactless service that will make parking in downtown even easier."

"ParkMobile is proud to add the City of Auburn to our growing list of markets, providing residents and visitors an easy and safe way to park," says Jeff Perkins, CEO of ParkMobile. "The addition of this market further lends to our goal of making parking as easy and contactless as possible."

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, [email protected]

City of Auburn Contact: Kevin R. Howard, Commercial Development Director, [email protected]

SOURCE ParkMobile