New York moves closer to pay-by-phone parking

[nicehat]

 

 

Motorists will be able to pay for parking using a smartphone app or by calling a toll-free number. From here, you'll enter a number displayed on the nearest muni meters to verify your car's location. NYPD traffic officers will be kept up-to-date on which vehicles are paid up thanks to live updates on their handheld ticketing devices. Adding extra time to your parking meter won't require a physical trip back to your car; you'll be able to re-up remotely by phone or with any internet-connected device. "Innovative solutions like these are making it easier for everyone to get around New York City and will be a boost for business across the five boroughs," said outgoing Mayor Michael Bloomberg.

 

http://www.theverge.com/2013/12/27/5247872/new-york-city-moves-closer-pay-by-phone-parking

[nsyedhasan]

This already a thing in the UAE. There are a number you have to text and then it tells you when the ticket is running out.

[Joshyy]

UK has had this for years, you call up, tell them your registration number, location and how long you want it for and then they text you at 20 minutes left. 

[J-man]

Why doesn't it just bill you for the amount of time the car is there instead of having to add more time?

[sabot]

I am excited for this. I know in certain places you can pay with a credit card, but where I live it is still just coins.

[Mixzzz]

In Latvia its also nothing new... For us its just with SMS or with the app...

[wpirobotbuilder]

Why doesn't it just bill you for the amount of time the car is there instead of having to add more time?

In many places there is a maximum parking time. Though, in this case, it would make sense to text the person when the maximum parking time is reached.