ZipBy, Fennix, and EasyPark have joined forces to introduce a
pioneering automatic payment and gate entry system across Vancouver
parking lots. This initiative features Lot 31 at 160 Water St.
(Gastown Parkade) and Lot 19 at 900 West Cordova St.
ZipBy’s latest offering, ZipBy Go, allows drivers to seamlessly
enter and exit parking lots using the mobile app. As the driver
approaches the gate, it automatically opens without requiring the
driver to touch their phones or roll down the window. Fees are
charged through the app if payable, and receipts emailed directly,
eliminating the need for pay station queues.
According to ZipBy CEO Shirley Rodriguez, this partnership
promises numerous benefits, enhanced user experience, reduced
queuing, cost savings, and full revenue capture. “ZipBy has already
provided this ticketless solution through a wireless Bluetooth
experience to drivers at Joyce Parking and various lots across the
U.S. and Canada, including EasyPark lots, such as CF Pacific
Centre. To further enhance the driver experience, ZipBy has
launched License Plate Recognition (LPR) technology through Fennix
Systems Inc, an expert in LPR technology ensuring higher read rates
and faster entry and exit times.”
EasyPark's CEO, Nigel Bullers, was impressed with the ZipBy
solution, stating, “The first time I drove through a gated lot with
ZipBy, I knew we had to bring this experience to Vancouver. The
gate opened as I approached without needing to touch my cell phone.
The product is invisible as you drive in and out. Everything
happens in the background, just like magic. In recent years, we
have been driven by the desire to leverage technology to enhance
the driving experience with fast, seamless, and secure solutions.
This new initiative, through partnerships with Fennix Systems and
ZipBy, elevates the driver experience to a new level. LPR
integration allows for entry and exit at lightning speeds with 99%
accuracy. We have a longstanding partnership with Fennix,
leveraging their technology to swiftly and smoothly open gates for
monthly parkers and carshare vehicles based on their license
plates, eliminating the necessity of access cards.”
Paul Yakutchik, CEO, and co-founder of Fennix Systems Inc. says,
“Our technology is proven in lots across North America, including
EasyPark, as well as airports and other large facilities. We open
gates for monthly parkers, fleet vehicles, and even those who have
paid at a pay station in a frictionless and fast manner. Our design
and technology achieve read rates with about 99% accuracy, which
was crucial for both ZipBy and EasyPark.”
“Driver safety and sustainable solutions are
paramount for both our clients and their customers,” says Gary
Khor, Vice President of Technology and IT. “ZipBy is the safest way
for people to enter a garage and this innovation aligns with
EasyPark's commitment to leveraging technology for secure and
efficient parking solutions. The system also prioritizes driver
safety and sustainability by eliminating paper tickets and reducing
environmental impact. This new initiative with LPR technology
elevates the experience to a whole new level.”
“One crucial factor in our quest for a solution was ensuring
that we wouldn't require two distinct systems for our customers,”
explains Ravinder Bains, Director of Client Services. “We aim to
avoid customers using separate systems for gated lots versus open
lots, beaches, and parks. With ZipBy, drivers enjoy the best of
both worlds: an LPR-driven, wireless hands-free solution at gates,
and the same mobile app for manual payments at over 200 other lots
across the city.”
As part of our promotion for this new app, customers receive a
10% discount when parking at most lots around Vancouver, including
Lot 31 in Gastown, CF Pacific Centre, Library Square, and Lot 19.
Additionally, customers enjoy a $4.00 discount when parking at
event lots during downtown core event nights.
We firmly believe that mobile apps represent the future of
parking payments and integrating them with LPR technology is the
logical next step. At EasyPark, our aim is to deliver a seamless
parking experience to our customers, and the ZipBy Go Pay solution
is designed precisely for that purpose.
ZipBy, EasyPark and Fennix Systems, are
revolutionizing parking services in Vancouver with a seamless,
technology-driven approach that enhances user convenience and
operational efficiency.
ZipBy was also honoured for its exceptional contribution to the
parking industry at the prestigious Canadian Parking Association
(CPA) 2023 Annual Conference and Trade Show. Celebrating its 40th
edition, the event awarded ZipBy the esteemed "Innovation in
Parking and Programs" award. Additionally, ZipBy recently received
a 2024 Honorable Mention for Marketing and Communications for the
ZipBy App Launch from the International Parking and Mobility
Institute (IPMI) at their annual conference in Columbus, Ohio.
About ZipBy:
ZipBy is the only parking technology worldwide that combines On
Street, Off Street, and Surface Lot parking and pedestrian access,
all within a single mobile app, effectively turning the ZipBy app
into a parking meter. Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, ZipBy
also has offices in the USA and Canada. For more information,
please visit: www.zipby.app
About Fennix Systems Inc.
Fennix is a local Canadian company operating across North
America and multiple verticals including parking, tolling, access
control and payment processing, specializing in
hardware, software and integrations with both partners and
customers. For more information, please
visit: www.fennixsystems.ca
About EasyPark:
Established in 1947, EasyPark is committed to simplifying
parking. The company revolutionizes parking services for a wide
range of clients, including public-sector organizations such as the
City of Vancouver and Vancouver Park Board, as well as major
property management firms like Cadillac Fairview, Bentall Green
Oak, and CMHC Granville Island. For more details, please visit:
www.easypark.ca
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