SP+ Brings Technology-Based Parking Payment Options to City of New Orleans

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SP Plus Corporation (SP), a provider of mobility solutions, has enhanced New Orleans' on-street metered parking program with pay-by-text and pay-by-plate options. This upgrade simplifies the parking process by allowing users to pay without displaying receipt proof on dashboards. Customers can utilize text-to-pay or popular parking apps for transactions. The new pay-by-plate option eliminates manual input, as the enforcement system automatically recognizes valid parking sessions. SP+ aims to improve user experience and operational efficiency for its clients across North America and Europe.

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• Implemented technology-driven payment options for enhanced convenience in New Orleans.
• Eliminated the need for physical receipts, streamlining the parking process.

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NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SP Plus Corporation (SP+), (Nasdaq: SP), a leading provider of technology-driven mobility solutions for aviation, commercial, hospitality and institutional clients throughout North America and Europe, has upgraded the on-street metered parking program in New Orleans to include pay-by-text and pay-by-plate options.

SP+ is the parking service provider for the City of New Orleans and uses its industry-leading Sphere® suite of technologies, specifically designed to streamline high-traffic parking programs and create a seamless experience for parking customers.

For the City of New Orleans, SP+ introduced its technology-based, paperless payment options to simplify the City’s on-street parking process by eliminating the need for parkers to print and display the proof-of-payment on their dashboard, thus also eliminating the issue of misplaced receipts.

Parking customers can use the text-to-pay option or download Parking.com and other popular parking apps to process their payment.

A pay-by-plate option launched simultaneously. Parkers simply enter their license plate number to purchase parking at the pay station and the enforcement system automatically recognizes the valid parking session.

“These upgrades to the on-street metered parking program are state-of-the-art and offered as a convenience for the residents, stakeholders and visitors to the City of New Orleans,” said Bob Kamper, Vice President of Municipal Services at SP+.

SP+ facilitates the efficient movement of people, vehicles and personal belongings with the goal of enhancing the consumer experience while improving bottom line results for our clients. The Company provides technology-driven mobility solutions, professional parking management, ground transportation, remote baggage check-in and handling, facility maintenance, security, and event logistics to aviation, commercial, hospitality, healthcare and government clients across North America and Europe. For more information, visit www.spplus.com.

CONTACT:		Jill Nagel, Senior Communications Manager
		jnagel@spplus.com | 312-274-2102

FAQ

What new payment options has SP Plus Corporation introduced in New Orleans?

SP Plus Corporation has introduced pay-by-text and pay-by-plate options to enhance the on-street metered parking program in New Orleans.

How do pay-by-text and pay-by-plate options work in New Orleans?

Customers can pay using the text-to-pay option or by entering their license plate number at pay stations, which are recognized by the enforcement system.

What is the aim of SP Plus Corporation's technology-driven upgrades?

The upgrades aim to improve the consumer experience and operational efficiency for clients in New Orleans and beyond.