Parking management

Dynamic pricing

Customer loyalty

EV Charging



### What challenges are parking operators facing?
Presented below are seven trends and challenges currently confronting parking operators:

 
#### 1. Optimizing revenue management in a highly competitive landscape 
The parking industry is a battleground, with operators facing relentless competition from fellow parking facilities, ride-sharing services, and alternative transportation modes. It's a race to strike the perfect balance between affordability and profitability. In this era, innovation isn't an option; it's a necessity. As your parking operation expands, so too should your parking management solution. Seek a system that scales effortlessly, ensuring you can grow your business without hesitation.


#### 2. Navigating changing mobility trends
Rising mobility trends of ride-sharing, autonomous vehicles, and micro-mobility options like scooters and bikes are reshaping the parking landscape. Operators must swiftly adapt to these shifts in mobility preferences. To future-proof your business, choose a parking management solution capable of seamless integration with emerging mobility services. In this multifaceted parking ecosystem, adaptability is the key to survival.


#### 3. Meeting increasing customer expectations
Modern customers demand convenience and efficiency at all times, even when it comes to parking their vehicles. To meet these expectations, advanced technology and user-friendly interfaces are a necessity. Think mobile apps for reservations and payments, real-time space availability updates, and contactless entry and exit options. Customer satisfaction and retention now hinge on creating a seamless parking experience, making it imperative for operators to excel in this arena.


#### 4. Embracing environmental awareness and electric vehicles (EVs)
With a heightened focus on environmental sustainability and the proliferation of electric vehicles, the parking industry in Europe faces significant changes. The demand for electric vehicle charging infrastructure is skyrocketing. Parking operators must consider eco-friendly solutions, such as EV charging stations and sustainable parking facility designs. Repurposing existing parking infrastructure for destination charging offers a cost-effective and convenient solution.

Read also: [Dynamic pricing of EV charging ](https://autopay.io/solutions/articles/dynamic-pricing-of-ev-charging)


#### 5. Managing maintenance and repairs
Routine maintenance and repairs have always been a crucial and time-consuming task in the parking industry. However, forward-thinking operators are turning to technological innovations to reduce costs and streamline operations. Automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) technology is revolutionizing parking facilities by eliminating the need for physical barriers, on-site staff, and maintenance requirements. This revolution is already underway in Europe, particularly in the Nordic countries, and it promises lower costs and more efficient operations.


#### 6. Harnessing AI and data management
The future of parking management hinges on data-driven decisions. Collecting and analyzing data on parking usage, customer behavior, and trends is paramount. AI-powered analytics can optimize operations in various ways, from dynamic pricing based on external factors like weather and traffic to predicting demand patterns for parking facilities. These technologies empower parking operators to make informed decisions and better forecast revenue.


#### 7. Compliance with evolving regulations
Parking regulations are in a constant state of flux, covering everything from environmental standards to payment processing rules and data privacy. Navigating this regulatory maze is challenging, but a future-proof parking management solution ensures compliance, allowing operators to focus on their core business.


These trends and challenges underscore the need for parking operators to embrace innovation and invest in future-proof solutions to stay ahead of the curve in this rapidly evolving industry.


### The Autopay advantage
In this era of transformation, Autopay stands as a beacon of innovation and adaptability, offering a future-proof parking management solution. Autopay has reshaped and optimized the way we enable parking management. Our highly skilled developers are dedicated to providing state-of-the-art technology to keep you ahead of the curve. With a seamless digital mobility and parking platform, complex and manual operations are simplified and automated.

By partnering with Autopay and placing our platform as a layer of your business, you will have the necessary infrastructure to empower all present and future modes of mobility and parking:
- **Scalable solution:** Our cloud-based platform is tailor-made for parking operations of all sizes, ensuring high-level performance at reasonable costs. The platform is rigged for your expansion. 
- **Seamless integration:** Autopay can seamlessly integrate with other mobility solutions, enabling innovation and disruption in the industry.
- **User-friendly interface:** We prioritize user experience with an intuitive interface for end users. Our solution allows customers to have a seamless journey without barriers, tickets, and fines - the way it should be. 
- **EV charging:** Support the growing demand for sustainable EV charging with Autopay's solution for dynamic pricing of EV charging, fully integrated with the payment solution for parking. 
- **Market-leading technology:** Our proprietary ANPR technology helps your business stay relevant while reducing costs and maximizing profits. 
- **Data empowerment and dynamic pricing:** We provide comprehensive data insights, empowering you to make data-driven decisions with ease. Our AI-powered dynamic pricing models adapt to factors like energy supply fluctuations, special events, trend predictions, and seasonal changes.
- **Continuous updates:** We continuously update and improve our platform to give you access to the best technology, while still staying compliant with the current regulations. 


In a world where parking operations are in constant transformation, Autopay offers the stability, innovation, and compliance you need to thrive. Connect with us today to discover how we can help your business tackle tomorrow's challenges and remain at the forefront of the parking industry. Your journey to parking management excellence begins with Autopay.



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The future of parking management: How to stay ahead of the curve

Electric vehicles (EVs) have been growing in popularity in recent years due to their environmental friendliness and increasing affordability. However, one of the main challenges associated with EV ownership is the availability of charging infrastructure. The deployment of public charging stations has been accelerating, but the issue of charging pricing remains a significant challenge for both charging station operators and EV drivers.

Dynamic pricing is an approach that has been gaining popularity in the EV charging industry as a way to address pricing challenges. In dynamic pricing, the cost of charging an EV is adjusted based on various factors, including the time of day, the location of the charging station, and the demand for charging services. By implementing dynamic pricing, charging station operators can optimize the utilization of their charging infrastructure, encourage off-peak charging, and increase revenue.

One of the most significant benefits of dynamic pricing is that it encourages off-peak charging. During peak hours, the demand for charging services is high, which can lead to congestion and long wait times at charging stations. With dynamic pricing, charging station operators can adjust prices to encourage EV owners to charge their vehicles during off-peak hours, when the demand for charging is lower. This can help reduce congestion and wait times at charging stations, making the charging process more convenient for EV owners.

Another benefit of dynamic pricing is that it can help charging station operators optimize the utilization of their charging infrastructure. By adjusting prices based on demand, charging station operators can encourage EV owners to use less congested stations or to charge their vehicles for shorter periods. This can help reduce the strain on busy charging stations and improve the overall efficiency of the charging network.

Autopay lets you manage EV charging and parking on the same platform.

Furthermore, dynamic pricing can help charging station operators increase revenue. By charging higher prices during peak hours, charging station operators can generate more revenue from each charging session. Additionally, by encouraging off-peak charging, charging station operators can increase the overall utilization of their charging infrastructure, leading to higher revenues.

While dynamic pricing has many benefits, it also poses some challenges. One of the most significant challenges is the potential for price fluctuations. EV owners may find it difficult to predict the cost of charging their vehicles, which can lead to frustration and uncertainty. Charging station operators must ensure that prices are transparent and easily accessible to EV owners to avoid these issues.

Another challenge of dynamic pricing is the potential for unfair pricing practices. Charging station operators must ensure that prices are set fairly and are not discriminatory against certain groups of EV owners. This can be particularly challenging when charging stations are located in areas with different socio-economic backgrounds.

In conclusion, dynamic pricing is a promising approach for addressing pricing challenges in the EV charging industry. By adjusting prices based on various factors, charging station operators can optimize the utilization of their charging infrastructure, encourage off-peak charging, and increase revenue. However, to successfully implement dynamic pricing, charging station operators must ensure that prices are transparent and fair to all EV owners. With proper planning and implementation, dynamic pricing can help make the EV charging experience more convenient and efficient for EV owners, while also supporting the growth of the EV industry.

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Dynamic pricing of EV-charging

Adoption of electric vehicles has grown quickly in Norway, and Tesla has a huge market share. Needless to say, the demand for EV charging is growing quickly.

Before, Tesla didn’t have a central charging hub in Oslo. Now, by partnering with Autopay partner ONEPARK, Tesla found a home within an Autopay garage called Sentrum P-hus, a 1,500 spot underground facility in downtown Oslo.

“The agreement with Tesla is in line with our strategic vision and our wish to take more social responsibility.” – Mona Elisabeth Gladhus - Marketing Manager at ONEPARK

The customer experience is seamless as Tesla owners who are registered Autopay users are able to simply drive in, plug in, plug out and drive out. Being automatically billed for both for charging and parking respectively.

The advantages of integrating charging infrastructure into garages is that it utilizes existing real estate. Garages are already built and designed for parking, making them an ideal location for installing charging stations without requiring additional space or disrupting the surrounding area.

This puts parking operations in the center of providing destination charging infrastructure. We will likely see a lot more chargers popping up in central garages, both from Tesla, but also integrated with Autopay!

Autopay integrated EV-charging is even more hassle-free!

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Commercial garages

Tesla finds a home with Autopay at Sentrum P-hus

Selvaag Eiendom develops, rents out and operates properties with a sustainable perspective. They are concerned with initiative, honesty, creativity, and having a forward-looking attitude towards innovation.

Bratt-Aanensen is responsible for the operation of all the properties of Selvaag Eiendom. This includes upgrades, refurbishment, and making sure that the technical equipment is as good as possible. This also includes parking: finding suppliers and systems that simplify administration and secure income as best as possible.

Like most others, Selvaag Eiendom used barriers and payment machines, before they introduced Autopay in 2020. How was the transition between the old-fashioned and the state-of-the-art?

– Some of the decisions regarding the establishment of barriers as part of the parking control were taken in the period 2010-13, and at that time, many were probably skeptical about entrusting all control to license plate recognition. Many probably feared that "no one will pay". Turns out there has been such an enormous technical development in just 3-4 years, that we have replaced all the barriers with new equipment, several years before the standard service life was reached, explains Bratt-Aanensen.

What makes Autopay parking management so great?

## **Autopay in daily operation at Selvaag Eiendom**
They used to have challenges with barriers and card readers, and when they had early plate recognition for the barriers to go up, they often ended up having to leave the entire facility open, with associated lost income.

– Now the income has increased, and more users are being registered. If the numbers had gone down in a rising market, I would have been skeptical. In that sense, I am confident that what needs to be read, is in fact being read. So, if we theoretically lose some of the cars now, it amounts to very little in relation to the loss of income from having a barrier up for 2-3 hours.

Bratt-Aanensen is satisfied with the security of the system, and is certain that all passes are recorded. But do the drivers understand the solution? Both in relation to the fact that it is safe, that they are charged correctly, and that they understand how to pay?

– That is my impression. It has been a steep learning curve and maturation, in just two years. When we introduced Autopay at Tjuvholmen, there was some uncertainty, but it cleared up quite quickly. Today, we experience little uncertainty, and we also have no questions about the system. The users perceive that the system can be trusted.

Bratt-Aanensen goes on to say that they have tested dirty signs of varying degrees without this causing any problems with being registered.

– An advantage of the new camera solutions is that we now have the opportunity to take pictures of the plates both in front and behind. 4-5 years ago you only took the front plates, now you take both the front and rear plates.
 
Bratt-Aanensen praises the technology and the online user interface.
 
– I think both the technical structure and the user interface is intuitively laid out. Everyone establishes their own private profile, and through that profile you get both parking access and administration access.

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Business parks

Selvaag Real Estates Autopay adoption

Sandnes is a charming city located in Rogaland county, Norway. With a population of over  75 000 inhabitants, Sandnes is Norways 7th largest city and is known for its rich history, scenic landscapes, and vibrant cultural scene.

We are thrilled to announce the launch of autopay parking in three garages in Sandnes, Norway. Our cutting-edge system uses license plate recognition to automatically charge drivers for their parking, providing a seamless and convenient experience for visitors to the area.

By eliminating the need for physical infrastructure like barriers and entry/exit columns, autopay parking streamlines the parking process and reduces congestion. This innovative solution benefits both drivers and the city of Sandnes by making it easier to find parking and reducing the environmental impact of traditional parking systems.

Municipal parking is all about offering a customer friendly service to your citizens.

We are proud to be at the forefront of modernizing the parking industry and providing a solution that meets the needs of today's drivers. Our autopay system is easy to use and provides a hassle-free parking experience that sets a new standard for the industry. We look forward to expanding our autopay parking solution to other cities and continuing to lead the way in the evolution of parking technology.

Located in the middle of the downtown area, Bystasjonen has 471 parking spots.

Bystasjonen P-hus

A modern parking facility with 136 parking spots over two floors now enjoys Autopay parking.

Nygaardshagen P-hus

An outdoor parking facility utilizing Autopay to streamline traffic.

Holbergsgate 15


We are happy to welcome Sandes Parkeringsdrift as an Autopay operator.  Also happy to welcome new Autopay users from Sandnes to enjoy a seamless parking experience.

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Municipalities

Sandnes Municipality in Norway opens three new Autopay locations

Via is located in the heart of Oslo's Vika business district. This prestigious project has a strong focus on the environment and sustainability, and the entire project, from demolition to construction, is certified Excellent according to the BREEAM rating.

State-of-the-art buildings require state-of-the-art parking technology, making Autopay a natural choice, ensuring seamless mobility and innovative solutions to the parking experience, regardless of whether you are a tenant, visitor or land-owner.

The car park holds approximately 10 000 square meters and around 300 parking spaces.



Offer your customers the best possible parking experience

"We at ONEPARK are proud to be able to be a part of the most beautiful construction project in Oslo. We look forward to continuing to ensure that tenants and customers experience the parking and mobility associated with the building as seamless, efficient and customer-friendly" – CEO of ONEPARK, Leif Nymoen.

Autopay is a free flow ANPR system utilizing industry-leading proprietary ANPR technology that makes parking easier, both for customers, parking operators and landlords. Customers are debited automatically with a registered Autopay profile, operators and landlords manage everything digitally and simply sit back and let the system do the work.

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ONEPARK and Autopay at VIA in Vika

Lily Country Club is a premier golf destination in Norway, offering an unparalleled golfing experience amidst stunning natural beauty. Set in the heart of picturesque surroundings, this resort boasts a championship 18-hole golf course, designed by renowned golf architect Robert Trent Jones Jr. With a range of challenging holes and stunning vistas, the course is sure to delight golfers of all skill levels. In addition to golf, the resort offers a range of world-class amenities and services, including luxurious accommodations, fine dining, spa treatments, and more. Whether you are a seasoned golfer or a casual player, Lily Country Club is the perfect destination for your next golfing getaway.

This is a unique hotel with a wide range of experiences, located just a short distance from the capital and the main airport. Whether it is a conference, golf trip or romantic spa getaway you are looking for, you will find it at Lily Country Club.

Autopay operator ONEPARK operates the car park at Lily Country Club.

Customer friendly solutions for golfers and parking operators alike

We understand that the last thing golfers want to worry about is parking. That's why Autopay is sucha good fit, it provides a hassle-free solution, allowing guests to focus on their game. Our automated payment system eliminates the need for paper tickets and barriers, making it easy and convenient for golfers to park their vehicles. 

With our Autopay parking system, there's no need to rush back to the car to avoid fines. Our system is customer-friendly, welcoming guests with a stress-free parking experience. This means golfers can spend long days on the course without worrying about their parking situation. At Lily Country Club, we're dedicated to providing a seamless experience from start to finish, and our Autopay parking system is just one way we're making that happen.

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Hotels

Golf and Autopay at Lily Country Club

Autopay has run flawlessly for years, and OSL has benefited from stable operation across short- and long term parking, pre-booking, drop-off zones and valet services, spread over more than 20 parking zones and 23,000 parking spaces.

## World class stability and reliability
At OSL, Autopay handles car parks on a large scale, while creating a smoother experience for both travelers, staff and operators.

After OSL replaced the old-fashioned barriers with Autopay, the service costs have been significantly reduced, with fewer employees on site. The shift from managing physical equipment to digital management has resulted in better data, which in turn enables smarter data-driven decisions.

Autopay Parking Management Suite, for instance, is built in close cooperation with experienced parking operators, such as OSL operating partner Onepark, and ensures operational efficiency as well as the latest technological advances.

## High tech airport for modern travelers
OSL set the goal of becoming the most technological airport parking operation in the world. By implementing Autopay they are about to achieve just that.

The electric future requires future-proof charging solutions. In Norway, we eventually have a large fleet of electric cars, and more than 65 % of all new cars sold are fully electric. Autopay's electric vehicle charging concepts are key components of the solution at OSL, as Autopay provides a contactless and more convenient way to pay for charging of electric vehicles. OSL might just be Norway's largest charging facility.


Autopay EV-Charging is a game changer for parking operators and airports alike

Autopay also offers a fully integrated dynamic pricing engine that generates demand-based tariffs in real time, based on multiple data sources. What makes the solution even more unique is its ability to provide accurate forecasts as well as fully optimize both roll-up and booking prices.

For decades, there has been little change in how people park and how operators go about their business. Today, both operators, staff and travelers demand better solutions. OSL has found the answer in Autopay. A world-leading, free flow parking experience built for customer-centric and efficient parking operations with the future at its core.


Get in touch to learn more about our Airport parking solutions

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Airport parking

Future-proof parking technology for Oslo Airport Gardermoen

There are 26 charging boxes in Kinogarasjen, and the price is controlled dynamically, and ensures customers the right price. In addition, customers can plan to charge when electricity is cheapest.

With Autopay Free Flow, EV Charging is integrated directly into the Autopay platform. Monitoring, payments and statistics are all part of the Autopay interface, allowing easy management of both parking and charging in the same solution.

This enables landlords the opportunity to take ownership of charging, by integration. 

In contrast to the past, where others have come in with installations, the landlord now has full control, when the operators take care of everything.

Customers only need to use one payment platform, and parking operators can manage everything in Autopay.

Autopay's unique and customer-friendly EV-charging concepts were key components in the solution chosen by Kinogarasjen, as Autopay provides a contactless, touch-free and more convenient way to pay for EV charging.

In the future you won’t even need a charging cable. Everything is done wirelessly. The car park of the future is all about simplicity, for both customers and operators.

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Charging zones with integrated EV charging opening in Drammen

Berja Senter is a modern and popular shopping center located in the heart of Kongsberg, a charming city in Norway. The center boasts a range of shops and services, including 12 stores and 6 office locations, providing a convenient one-stop destination for all your shopping needs.

The shopping mall also provides ample parking facilities, with both indoor and outdoor parking options available, offering a total of 495 parking spots. This provides visitors with the convenience of easily accessible and secure parking options while they shop, dine or conduct business at the center.

At Autopay Technologies, we are proud to offer our innovative and user-friendly parking solution at Berja Senter in Kongsberg, Norway. Our state-of-the-art parking system provides customers with a hassle-free and convenient parking experience, ensuring that they can enjoy their shopping or business visit without worrying about rushing back to their car to avoid fines.

If they overstay, the tariff just simply starts, no fines, no worries.


Autopay puts the shopping experience in focus, rather than the parking.

Our system is designed with customer-friendliness in mind, and we understand the importance of providing a smooth and stress-free parking experience. By using our Autopay system, customers can focus on their visit to Berja Senter, without worrying about parking or fines. Additionally, our parking solution provides valuable data and insights into parking utilization, allowing Berja Senter to optimize their parking operations and enhance the customer experience even further.

This project is set up by ONEPARK Norway, who has been operating Autopay locations since 2016.

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Shopping malls

Berja Senter with Autopay

In 2021, the new pedestrian zone Gorkistraße was built in Berlin-Tegel. The modern pedestrian zone comprises approx. 100 shops on approx. 36,000 sqm retail space, approx. 28,000 sqm office space as well as approx. 320 car and 200 bicycle parking spaces. The traditional market hall Tegel, which looks back on 100 years of history, will be reintegrated into the pedestrian zone.

"We are fascinated by the idea of completely redefining Gorkistraße as an urban shopping street and revitalizing the aging location. Our aim is to create Berlin's most beautiful pedestrian zone that can hold its own against any established shopping center."

– Harald Gerome Huth, owner and managing director of HGHI Holding GmbH.

The project is one of the first central refurbishments of a complete shopping street in Germany. The future-oriented project development of HGHI contributes to the significant increase in attractiveness of the entire north of Berlin. The entire Tegel retail location will benefit from the opening.

Customer friendly parking management with Autopay

At Autopay, we're excited to partner with Tegel Quartier to provide our cutting-edge free-flow parking solution to their visitors. Our technology eliminates the need for tickets and pay stations, making the parking process quick, easy, and seamless. Visitors can park their cars without worrying about remembering their ticket or standing in line to pay. Our customer-friendly solution also frees up staff resources, allowing Tegel Quartier to focus on providing excellent customer service and enhancing the overall visitor experience. Additionally, our Autopay parking solution provides valuable data insights into parking utilization, allowing Tegel Quartier to optimize their parking operations and improve the visitor experience. We're committed to providing a customer-friendly, efficient, and cost-effective parking solution that complements Tegel Quartier's commitment to providing an exceptional visitor experience.

This project is completed with our German partner Autopay Deutschland

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Autopay in Tegel Quartier parking garage in Berlin

Munich’s Pasing district with the Marienplatz plaza has a long historical background, and has become a flourishing city center after large investments in urban developments. The area is a hot spot for local urbanites with restaurants, boutique shops, a shopping mall, grocery stores, hotels, and a large cultural center hosting galleries and concert scenes.

Autopay delivers a technology forward and customer friendly way to park that gives customers a stress free visit to the Pasing city center. The days of barriers, queues and tickets are gone, replaced by a seamless customer friendly parking solution. Customers are free to roam the surrounding area and pay the parking on exit with one of the many payment methods available through Autopay.



Autopay welcomes your customers while retaining your revenues


This project is set up in cooperation with our German Partner: Autopay Deutschland.

Autopay is a free flow ANPR system utilizing industry-leading proprietary ANPR technology that makes parking easier, both for customers, parking operators and landlords. Customers are debited automatically with a registered Autopay profile, operators and landlords manage everything digitally and simply sit back and let the system do the work.

Marienplatz parking garage in central Münich

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Autopay in Pasinger Marienplatz parking garage in central Münich

As a driver for change in the parking industry, we are always excited to see ANPR becoming commonplace in a growing number of markets. Finland has been steadily growing with new ANPR facilities for a while, but recent trends show accelerated growth, replacing barrier locations with cameras at a much higher pace than before.

**EV Charging**
Get ready for a convenient and sustainable parking experience at EuroPark's P-CityForum with Autopay's Park & Charge charging service! We're thrilled to announce that 30 brand new charging stations for electric and hybrid cars have been installed on the lower level of the parking garage in area G. With Autopay's seamless charging solution, you can park your car and enjoy peace of mind while it charges. Say goodbye to the hassle of searching for charging stations and paying multiple fees, and hello to a smarter, more eco-friendly way to park. Visit P-CityForum today to experience the future of parking!



With Autopay Parking and EV-Charging is managed in the same platform

The days of barriers, queues, and tickets are gone, ushering in an era of seamless customer-friendly parking. Autopay, together with our experienced partner EuroPark Finland, are proud to be the driver of this change in Finland with several new locations opening up in the coming months.

The key to growth and adoption is Autopay's user-friendly solution both for end-users and landlords:

End-users experience a seamless way to park with several payment options, the easiest being with a registered Autopay profile and automatic payment: you simply drive in and drive out while the payment is fully automated. Receipts are found online where you can also manage all aspects of your Autopay profile.

Landlords manage everything through a comprehensive, user-tested online interface. Real-time analytics helps landlords understand customers' behavior and tracks business performance. Furthermore, the system can optimize revenue with a demand-based pricing module.

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Autopay Free Flow at P-CityForum in Helsinki

Radisson Hotel Gardermoen is a modern and stylish hotel located just minutes away from Oslo Airport, Norway. The hotel features comfortable and well-appointed rooms, a fitness center, a restaurant serving delicious local and international cuisine, and a range of meeting and event spaces. Whether you're traveling for business or leisure, Radisson Hotel Gardermoen is the perfect choice for anyone looking for a convenient and comfortable stay near Oslo Airport.

The hotel offers over 200 spots with Free Flow frictionless parking with Autopay. The parking is walking distance to the terminal, helping the hotel get additional revenues from long term parkers. Furthermore, through smart pricing with Autopay, they are always sure to have available parking for conference guests. 

Hotel parking is all about taking care of hotel guests

Conference guests tend to leave all at the same time, and congestion was an issue with the barrier system.  Autopay solves this with its free flow solution. Furthermore, validating parking has never been easier for the hotel as they use the Autopay Tap n' Park solution.

With Autopay technology  the need for tickets and pay stations is eliminated, streamlining the parking process and reducing congestion and waiting times. With an automated payment system, guests can easily pay for their parking without any hassle or delay. And with valuable data insights into parking utilization, our system helps you optimize your operations and enhance the overall guest experience. Whether you're looking to reduce staff workload or simply provide a more convenient and cost-effective parking solution, Autopay's free-flow parking system is the perfect choice for your conference hotel.

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Autopay at Radisson Blu Airport Hotel Gardermoen

At Autopay, we're proud to partner with Quartier Heidestrasse to provide our cutting-edge free-flow parking solution to their visitors. Our technology eliminates the need for tickets and pay stations, streamlining the parking process and providing visitors with a hassle-free experience. With our automated payment system, visitors can easily pay for their parking without any delay, and our solution also reduces the need for staff to manage parking operations. Moreover, our Autopay parking solution provides valuable data insights into parking utilization, allowing Quartier Heidestrasse to optimize their operations and enhance the visitor experience. We're excited to work with Quartier Heidestrasse to provide a convenient, efficient, and cost-effective parking solution that complements their innovative and sustainable urban development.

Learn more about our customer-centric solutions.

"Quartier Heidestrasse is a vibrant new neighborhood development with a mix of residential and office buildings, commercial use, public streets and squares, as well as open green spaces. Cafés, restaurants and a local convenience center in the middle of the quarter create a pleasant, trendy, living and working environment. Quartier Heidestrasse has plans for 295,000 sqm GFA of commercial and retail space and around 944 apartments – with 25 per cent allocated as subsidized housing in line with the Berlin model of cooperative building land development." - from Quartier Heidestrasse homepage.

The parking is across 5 different garages, all managed by the Autopay system.

This project is set up in cooperation with our German Partner: Autopay Deutschland.

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Autopay at Quartier Heidestrasse in Berlin

Helsinki Central Station is a historic train station located in the heart of Helsinki, Finland. It is the main transportation hub for the city, with numerous train, bus, and metro connections to destinations throughout Finland and beyond. The station's iconic Art Nouveau architecture, along with its bustling atmosphere, make it a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. Helsinki Central Station is not only a gateway to the city's many attractions but also a cultural landmark in its own right.

P-Eliel is a state-of-the-art parking garage located at the Helsinki Central Station in Finland. With over 1000 parking spaces, it provides a convenient and secure parking solution for commuters and travelers alike. The garage is equipped with the latest technology, including a guidance system that shows available parking spaces that is integrated with Autopay.



No need for an extra app, pay for EV charging with Autopay

P-Eliel parking garage, located at Helsinki Central Station, offers state-of-the-art EV-charging stations equipped with our Autopay technology. Our innovative system allows customers to charge their electric vehicles and pay for the service through Autopay, no need for additional apps. The charging stations are conveniently located on the garage's lower floors, making it easy for EV owners to charge their cars while they shop, work, or commute. With our Autopay EV-charging solution, P-Eliel parking garage is helping to promote sustainable transportation options in the heart of Helsinki.

Autopay welcomes motorists with a customer friendly way to park. The days of barriers, queues and having to keep track of both time and parking tickets are long gone. Customers experience a hassle free parking experience with Autopay.

P-Eliel is operated by Autopay partner EuroPark Finland.

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Autopay at P-Eliel by Helsinki Central Station

Nordstan is the largest shopping center in Gothenburg, Sweden, with over 200 shops and restaurants spread across 1.4 million square feet of retail space. Located in the heart of the city, Nordstan is a hub for both locals and visitors, offering a diverse range of products, from high-end fashion and beauty products to electronics and groceries. With its convenient location and wide range of offerings, Nordstan is a popular destination for anyone looking to shop, dine, or simply enjoy the lively atmosphere of Gothenburg.

As the leading provider of parking solutions, we are proud to have partnered with Nordstan Shopping Center in Gothenburg, Sweden, to introduce our innovative Autopay parking system. Our cutting-edge technology eliminates the need for tickets and barriers, making parking more convenient and hassle-free for customers. 


Want to offer customer friendly parking for shoppers?

With the Autopay system, registered customers can simply park their cars and leave the garage, and the parking fee is automatically charged to their registered credit card when they exit. This not only saves time and effort for customers but also reduces congestion and pollution caused by idling cars waiting at pay stations. The Autopay system at Nordstan is an example of our commitment to providing innovative, sustainable, and user-friendly parking solutions that enhance the customer experience.

Nordstan is operated by our partner Parkman, who have been operating Autopay locations for many years. 

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Autopay at Nordstan, Gothenburg

Mosenteret Shopping is a popular shopping center located in the heart of Mosjøen, a scenic town in the northern region of Norway. With over 40 stores, including major international brands and local specialty shops, Mosenteret offers a wide range of products and services to meet the diverse needs of its customers. From fashion and electronics to home decor and sporting goods, shoppers can find everything they need at Mosenteret. In addition to its extensive retail offerings, the shopping center also features a variety of cafes, restaurants, and entertainment options, making it the perfect destination for a fun day out with family and friends

Welcome your customers with Autopay for Shopping Centers

Mosenteret opened its doors for the first time in November 1999 and is Nittedal's largest shopping center. After extensive renovations and expansions, this is a natural gathering place in Nittedal. Nittedal is a municipality located in Akershus, Norway. It is known for its beautiful natural surroundings, charming small-town atmosphere, and easy access to outdoor recreation activities, making it a popular destination for both locals and tourists.

The 126 parking spaces will be operated by ONEPARK with Autopay. Autopay is a free flow ANPR system utilizing industry-leading proprietary ANPR technology that makes parking easier, both for customers, parking operators and landlords. Customers are debited automatically with a registered Autopay profile, operators and landlords manage everything digitally and simply sit back and let the system do the work.

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Autopay at Mosenteret Shopping

Mobilia Shopping Center is a modern and vibrant shopping destination located in the heart of Malmö, Sweden. Boasting a prime location just minutes away from Malmö Central Station, Mobilia offers an extensive range of high-end retail stores, restaurants, and leisure activities, all under one roof. With over 100 shops and restaurants spread across two floors, visitors can indulge in a world-class shopping experience and satisfy their cravings with a variety of food options. 

With the installation of Autopay, Mobilia is fully embracing hassle free parking. Offering customers that park in the garage 5 hours free parking and customers that park outside 1 hour free parking.

These differentiated tariffs also help with capacity management, making sure that the most attractive spots are in constant circulation.

Autopay at Mobilia is operated by long term Autopay partner Parkman i Sverige AB. Parkman is leading the way for camera based parking in Sweden with Autopay.

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Autopay at Mobilia Shopping Center in Malmö

Autopay Free Flow creates a good parking experience for staff, patients and relatives at Arendal Hospital.

When visiting the hospital the last thing you want to worry about is parking. You may not know how long you will stay, and a parking fine adds insult to what could be a quite literal injury. With Autopay, worrying about parking is a thing of the past and fines are removed.

## Seamless parking experience for everyone
Working closely with the local municipal parking operator and the hospital project team we have been able to create a seamless parking experience for all user groups at the hospital:

Staff parking permits have been digitized with easy email distribution. Autopay also helps direct staff to appropriate areas through differentiated tariffs and clear availability signage. This way the most attractive parking spots are available for the patients and other visitors.

Blood donors are given free parking through Autopay's tap n' park parking validation technology. Simply enter the license plate into the interface and free parking is automatically applied to the ongoing parking session.

Long term visitors to underage patients are also taken care of. They are given free parking from day 15 and on through registration with staff in the children's ward through the same seamless solution.

In fact, in Arendal, Autopay has become the solution of choice, covering almost all parking garages. Both municipal parking operator Arendal Parkering and ONEPARK have several Autopay facilities in operation, and users park with the same profile across all garages.



Hospital parking benefits greatly from the Autopay platform

## Seamless parking experience for everyone
Working closely with the local municipal parking operator and the hospital project team we have been able to create a seamless parking experience for all user groups at the hospital:

Staff parking permits have been digitized with easy email distribution. Autopay also helps direct staff to appropriate areas through differentiated tariffs and clear availability signage. This way the most attractive parking spots are available for the patients and other visitors.

Blood donors are given free parking through Autopay's tap n' park parking validation technology. Simply enter the license plate into the interface and free parking is automatically applied to the ongoing parking session.

Long term visitors to underage patients are also taken care of. They are given free parking from day 15 and on through registration with staff in the children's ward through the same seamless solution.

In fact, in Arendal, Autopay has become the solution of choice, covering almost all parking garages. Both municipal parking operator Arendal Parkering and ONEPARK have several Autopay facilities in operation, and users park with the same profile across all garages.

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Autopay at Arendal Hospital 

The integration with Autopay equals a world-class parking experience, for both staff and travelers. You’re welcome.

CEO and our good friend in Onepark, Leif Nymoen, is quite satisfied with the outcome.

– Avinor is already our greatest customer, and we have a very good collaboration. Now we can use all that experience to make the parking offers even better at all these 28 airports, he says.

We couldn’t agree more.

A good parking experience is important for Avinor, as this is the start of the journey for many, says commercial manager for Landside in Avinor, Amy Løken-Erichsen. 

– It’s equally important to have a partner who focuses on good customer experiences and sustainability. We believe that the new measures will raise the quality of the parking offer, concludes Løken-Erichsen.



We are working with several airports to help them remove barriers and take advantage of digital parking management.

So how does Autopay work in airports, you might ask.

Autopay Free Flow system is a future-proof, seamless parking experience, based on modern Automatic Number Plate Recognition technology (ANPR).

Free Flow handles large scale car parks and easily integrates with the airport system for employee parking.

It comes with pre-booking integration and regulates kiss and fly zones. An AI-driven dynamic price engine for booking and drive-up and integrated EV-charging are only a few of the features.

Autopay and Onepark already operate the parking at Oslo Airport Gardermoen, and we’re on our second five-year-contract.

The new contract is valid for five years, and the agreement means that the parking at the airports in Bodø, Tromsø, Kristiansand, Ålesund, Harstad-Narvik, Kristiansund, Alta, Kirkenes, Bardufoss, Hammerfest, Brønnøysund, Florø, Molde, Lakselv, Vadsø, Stokmarknes, Mosjøen, Sandnessjøen, Sogndal, Ørsta-Volda, Leknes, Svolvær, Førde, Mo i Rana, Røros, Rørvik, Sandane and Namsos – will all have Autopay in the near future.


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Autopay at 28 new airports across Norway

Located in the county of Aust-Agder in southern Norway, Arendal Municipality is a vibrant and scenic area known for its rich history, picturesque landscapes, and bustling urban centers. With a population of approximately 45,000 people, the municipality is one of the largest in the region. Arendal really comes to life in the summertime when tourists from near and far come to enjoy the pictoresque city by the sea.

Every year Arendal is home to Arendalsuka. Arendalsuka is an annual national forum where delegates from politics, NGOs, industry and the public meet to debate and develop politics for the present and the future. Arendalsuka is politically independent and aims to strengthen a belief in politics, political debate and the power of the Norwegian democracy. Needless to say, the town is packed this week, and a free-flow parking system is an absolute must to avoid queues and frustration for visitors and inhabitants alike.

Learn more about how we work with municipal parking operators.

The municipal parking operator in Arendal is managing Autopay across several facilities:
- P-hus Vest
- Tyholmen P-hus
- Arendal Hospital
- Torget P-hus
- Pollen P-hus

The Autopay ANPR system installed across all major parking garages in Arendal offers several advantages to drivers and parking operators alike. One of the most significant benefits is the ability to use a registered payment card to pay automatically across all garages.

This feature simplifies the parking experience for drivers, eliminating the need to carry cash or purchase separate parking tickets for each garage. With Autopay, drivers can simply register their payment card in the system, and the fee for their parking time is automatically charged when they exit the garage.

The use of a single registered payment card across all garages also reduces the administrative burden for parking operators. It eliminates the need to manage separate accounts and payment systems for each garage, streamlining the process and reducing the risk of errors.

Another advantage of the Autopay ANPR system is its ability to handle high volumes of vehicles efficiently. With accurate ANPR technology and a user-friendly interface, drivers can enter and exit the garages quickly and easily, reducing congestion and wait times.

The system also offers parking operators the ability to monitor usage and adjust pricing accordingly, ensuring that parking remains accessible and affordable for all. This level of control and flexibility is especially important when offering a customer friendly service to the citizens of Arendal and especially when experiencing surges in traffic like "Arendalsuka"

Overall, the Autopay ANPR system installed across all major parking garages in Arendal offers a convenient, efficient, and cost-effective parking solution for drivers and parking operators alike. By simplifying the parking experience and reducing congestion, Autopay contributes to the overall sustainability and livability of the city.

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Arendal municipality chooses Autopay

Asecs is one of Sweden's biggest Shopping Centers with over 90 shops, restaurants and cafes spread out over more than 69 000 square meters. The area is also home to 15 additional shops and restaurants, office buildings, pharmacies, and even a private hospital.

With Autopay, all customers get two hours free parking, and members of the loyalty program Asecs Friends get an additional free hour. The integration with the loyalty program is simple, and after a one time registration all members will automatically receive the extra free hour of parking.

Shopping center parking without the hassle.


Autopay delivers a technology forward and customer friendly way to park that gives customers a stress free visit while getting rid of those looking to use the lot for longtime parking.

Autopay is a free flow ANPR system utilizing industry-leading proprietary ANPR technology that makes parking easier, both for customers, parking operators and landlords. Customers are debited automatically with a registered Autopay profile, operators and landlords manage everything digitally and simply sit back and let the system do the work.

This project is set up and operated by experienced Autopay Parking operator Parkman.

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A customer friendly parking experience at Asecs

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## Autopay Technologies AS

Autopay Technologies (formerly 2Park Technologies AS) was established in Oslo, Norway in 2013. The vision was to challenge the traditional Parking industry by removing gates and friction, and introduce the world’s most customer friendly parking solution.  The first cutting-edge fully digital parking management systems utilizing ANPR-technology were deployed in 2014, which set a new standard for a seamless, ticketless, and paperless parking experience.  

We are currently expanding our focus to include a fully digital, comprehensive business platform for operators, which will redefine parking within the mobility ecosystem. This platform offers limitless opportunities to automate operations, increase profitability, and maintain a competitive edge in the marketplace. 

## Our owners

Indigo Management AS has a long-standing history in the parking industry and is the owner of several Parking Operators. Indigo has shared valuable domain knowledge to help build the Autopay platform, which also is used to transform the business of Indigos operating companies.                                                       

For the last 30 years, car parking, real estate, and financial investments have been the main activities. Indigo has always been a long term oriented family business, currently owned by Snorre Bentsen and his two sons, Kenneth and Rune.

## Work with us

Join us in revolutionizing the parking industry- as we build Autopay - a digital Mobility Business Platform that connects and digitizes parking, EV-charging, tolling, and much more. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to apply the latest technology trends and help shape the future of mobility. 

## Sustainability

Autopay has a goal to support a more sustainable future within the parking industry. Our solutions contribute to the customers becoming more asset-light and reduce their need for materials. We have a technology that makes it possible to operate barrier-less, ticket-less and paper-less, while at the same time reducing the need of resources to maintain the assets. Overall, we decrease your carbon-footprint

About us

 Wir gestalten die Zukunft des Parkens und der intelligenten Mobilität

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Stiamo costruendo il futuro dei parcheggi e della mobilità intelligente

We are building the future of parking and smart mobility

## Key benefits

- Integrate with loyalty programs
- Destination EV charging
- Customer friendly
- Post payment ensure longer stays
- Define staff parking areas
- Remove unwanted parkers

Delivering on the customer experience is key for shopping centers. Therefore, removing barriers just makes sense. With Autopay customers simply drive in and park without any worries - once the free parking time runs out, the tariff simply starts.

Autopay even lets you differentiate pricing/free time for your loyal customers. By integrating with loyalty programs we help drive recruitment while adding revenues with differentiated tariff structures.

Get in touch to learn more

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## Key benefits

- Fleet permit management
- Multiple payment methods
- Digital administration
- 4G/5G enabled connection
- Secures revenues

As the owner of a private road, it is common to observe the road being utilized by others. However, you may not always have control over who uses the road, what vehicles are driven on it, or the reasons for usage, leading to wear and tear. Maintenance costs can quickly add up as a result. 

By implementing Autopay technologies, you can address these challenges, while also generating revenue by charging for road usage, implementing emission-zones, managing access to individuals, and reducing overall costs.

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Private toll roads

## Key Benefits

- Automated access control through ANPR
- Remove manual work and reduce costs 
- Customer friendly solution for citizens
- Support toward a more sustainable environment 
- Integrated EV-charging 


Municipalities can make a significant impact in the management of parking infrastructure. You have a responsibility to support your local environment toward a more sustainable future. 

By leveraging Autopay Technologies, you can reduce the carbon footprint associated with traditional parking systems, offer integrated EV-charging, improve the overall level of service provided to residents, and promote sustainable practices within the community. Further, you will reduce the overall operating costs associated with parking. 

Want to learn more about how we solve parking for municipalities?

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## Key Benefits

- Digitize parking permit sales
- Provide a customer friendly service
- Optimize revenues with dynamic pricing
- Lower your maintenance costs
- Access all your data in real time
- Real time monitoring


Often situated in downtown areas where parking demand is high. Commercial facilities come in varying sizes and offer a range of services to attract and retain customers. Autopay technology provides a seamless experience for all customers, enabling them to drive in and out smoothly and enjoy a host of benefits. With Autopay you can continuously customize for rapid shifts and your customers parking behaviors.

All digitally and remotely managed by the parking operator. No need for onsite staff or expensive on-call services, jus complete digital administration.

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## Key Benefits

- Digital administration of parking permits.
- Fleet parking management.
- APIs to automate permit distribution
- Digital validation for guests.
- Integrated EV-charging.
- Flexible pricing to optimize revenues off-hours.

Managing parking permits across several different departments and companies used to be a hassle. With Autopay the whole process is digitized. Less work spent managing permits and more time spent optimizing parking operations.

Furthermore, Autopay provides seamless parking experiences for external visitors through automated access, reducing the need for additional staff to manage their parking visit. Improve your parking management and overall parking experience with Autopay Technologies.

Want to know more about how we solve parking at business parks? 

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## Key Benefits

- Pre-booking directly in booking application.
- Built-in booking interface for receptionists.
- Guests can pay for parking on their hotel bill.
- Dynamic pricing engine for parking.
- Offer integrated EV-charging.

Hotel parking is all about offering customer convenience and access to the hotel facilities. Autopay digitizes everything and integrates with the hotels systems and front desk, resulting in a great customer experience for parkers and hotel staff alike.

Autopay's integrated EV-charging solutions also make sure that both guests and cars are ready for the next leg of the journey. 

Want to learn more about how we solve hotel parking?

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Want to know more about how we solve hospital parking? 

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## Key Benefits

- Handles large scale car parks
- Pre-booking integration
- Regulates kiss and fly zones
- Dynamic price engine for optimization
- Automated staff parking management
- Offer integrated EV-charging

An Airport is an unique eco-system, and has its unique challenges when it comes to parking management. Autopay has worked closely with our Airport customers to meet these challenges and deliver a data-driven and digital approach to parking management.

We optimize staff parking, pricing and traffic management with modern tools and enable Airport Parking Managers to integrae with external systems to automate and create new services.