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PayByPhone, SKIDATA Strike Global Partnership Deal 

Mobile parking payment provider PayByPhone has signed a strategic global partnership with access control solutions leader SKIDATA to integrate mobile payment capabilities into hundreds of gated off-street parking facilities worldwide, with Miami, Florida, set to become the first market to launch the new service in Q4 2025. 

Fee Transparency Drives Parking Revenue and Customer Loyalty

For parking operators and airports, clear pricing is no longer just good customer service. It is about building trust, protecting reputation, and turning parking into a reliable source of long-term revenue.

Innovation Reshapes the Parking Landscape

The parking industry is undergoing a profound shift as digitalization redefines how space, data, and customer needs intersect. Across the U.S., operators are witnessing the emergence of new tools and models that increase operational efficiency and unlock additional revenue streams. Although global pioneers have already demonstrated what’s possible, the U.S. market is primed to leap forward by localizing and scaling these innovations.

Digital Payments Transform Parking

Some of the most exciting new innovations revolve around digital payment technologies and automated data collection. From license plate recognition (LPR) to mobile apps and contactless payment systems, new innovations are reshaping how drivers interact with parking facilities while offering compelling advantages in convenience, efficiency, safety, and sustainability. Along with revolutionizing the user experience, these trends are also changing the physical design and economics of parking infrastructure and operations.

One Size Fits None

Understanding your facility and the expectations of its users isn’t just a nice-to-have: It’s the critical first step in modern parking access and revenue control system (PARCS) design. Effective operations require more than selecting “the best” system. In fact, there is no universal best — only what’s best for your objectives, priorities, and parking customers. Absolute simplicity emerges only after thoughtful, intentional complexity.

Data Powers Parking Success

By deploying sophisticated business intelligence (BI) tools to harness this wealth of data, parking providers are discovering powerful opportunities to boost revenue, reduce congestion, and transform the customer experience, turning what was once guesswork into precise, profitable decision-making.

Breaking News: Parking Industry Veteran Tim Maloney Joins Reservations Lab

Parking industry veteran Tim Maloney has joined the parking reservation platform Reservations Lab. In his new role, Maloney will oversee operator-facing teams, demand channel partnerships, B2B marketing, and customer service.

Why Parking Technology Fails Without Proper Infrastructure 

As an industry, we pour so much effort into researching and implementing the latest technologies to create exceptional customer experiences. But how often do we stop to ask whether the infrastructure can support the technology? Too often, when systems fail, the blame falls on the technology provider. Yet the real issue is frequently the infrastructure required to ensure the technology performs as intended. 

The Hidden Marketing Opportunity in Your Parking Garage 

Parking guidance systems have traditionally been viewed through the lens of operational efficiency — that is, as tools designed to reduce congestion, improve space utilization, and enhance the driver experience. However, integrated audio capabilities are transforming these systems into powerful communication platforms that extend far beyond traffic management. 

Yield Management: How Dynamic Pricing Drives Airport Parking Revenue 

Dynamic pricing — also known as yield management — offers a proven strategy for airports to increase parking revenue and improve space utilization. By moving away from flat rates and adjusting prices in real time, airports can optimize occupancy and maximize return on each space. 
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