Privacy Policy

Passport Privacy Notice Effective Date: April 20, 2025 This Privacy Notice describes how Passport Labs, Inc. (“Passport,” “we,” “our”) collects, uses, and shares personal information. In particular, this Privacy Notice applies to:  Our corporate website (“Website”) and visitors to our Website (“Visitors”). Our digital platforms and mobile applications (“Digital Platforms”) that post this Privacy Notice. […]

Cookies Policy for PassportParking.com

Cookies Policy Last modified 10 October 2018 Introduction Passport Labs, Inc. (“Passport”, “we”, “us”, “our”), uses cookies on the www.passportparking.com website and mobile applications (collectively, the “Website”). Our Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how cookies are used on the Website and how you turn off cookies on the Website. We also tell you about […]

Cookies Policy for PassportInc

Cookies Policy Last modified 10 October 2018 Introduction Passport Labs, Inc. (“Passport”, “we”, “us”, “our”), uses cookies on the Passport Labs, Inc. (“Passport”, “we”, “us”, “our”), uses cookies on the www.passportinc.com website and its subdomains and mobile applications (collectively, the “Website”). Our Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how cookies are used on the Website […]

Passport Privacy Shield

Privacy Shield Notice Effective as of: December 21, 2018 At Passport Labs, Inc. (“Passport”), we respect your privacy expectations.  This Privacy Shield Notice (“Notice”) supplements our Privacy Policy available at https://www.passportinc.com/privacy-policy/ and https://www.passportparking.com/privacy-policy/ (together, the “Website”). This Notice applies to individuals located in the European Economic Area (“EEA”) and Switzerland with respect to the transfer […]

Passport Canada Privacy Policy

Passport Canada Privacy Policy Introduction Lire en français   PassportParking, Inc., respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through our compliance with this policy. This policy describes our privacy practices for our applications and websites where it is posted. This policy does not apply to information we might collect in other situations, like […]

California Consumer Privacy Act Notice

California Consumer Privacy Act Notice Effective Date: January 1, 2020 Last Revised on: June 22, 2020 Notice at Collection and Privacy Policy for California Residents At Passport Labs, Inc. (“Passport”), we respect your privacy and are committed to providing a transparent Notice at Collection (“Notice”) and Privacy Policy for California Residents. This Notice and Privacy […]

Passport Canada French Privacy Policy

Politique de confidentialité   Introduction   PassportParking, Inc., respecte votre vie privée et est déterminé à la protéger grâce à notre conformité à cette politique. Cette politique décrit nos pratiques de confidentialité pour nos applications et sites Web où elle est affichée. Cette politique ne vise pas les renseignements que nous pourrions recueillir dans d’autres […]

Client Resources: Marketing Materials

Asbury Park, NJ

Asbury Park, NJ is a popular vacation destination for New York and New Jersey residents. The city’s historical boardwalk, concert offerings, and a plethora of bars and restaurants attract visitors and residents year round. While Asbury Park had implemented another mobile parking solution in 2012, the city knew it could enhance the user experience for […]

From Manual to Digital: How Newport Modernized Parking With Passport

Across the river from Cincinnati, the small but fast-growing City of Newport, Kentucky, was facing a familiar challenge: aging parking meters, manual ticketing, and limited visibility into activity across its business district. For Executive Administrator Derick Dieters, the goal was to modernize Newport’s approach to parking while also completely rethinking how the city served staff, […]

EasyPark – Vancouver, Canada

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, EasyPark is known in the parking industry as a leader and disrupter, due to its innovative customer experience initiatives, bold orange design and unique branding strategy. To modernize its parking payment system from meters and cash, EasyPark sought a private label mobile solution to fit into its brand strategy. […]

Portland, OR

With nearly 30,000 new residents moving to the state last year, it’s no surprise that Oregon is one of the fastest growing states in the country. Many of those new residents are settling in Portland, the state’s biggest city, attracted by the city’s strong economy and high-quality of life. As welcome as the growth is, […]

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

One of the fastest growing cities in North America, Toronto, ON is a hub for the design, finance, science and media industries. Lake Ontario, a multitude of museums and major league sports attract tourists from around the world to the city. The influx of residents and visitors alike results in high traffic and congestion for […]

Providence, RI

One of the oldest cities in the United States, Providence, Rhode Island is the capital and largest city in the State. Situated on the Providence River, the City is known for its multiple institutions of higher learning, including Brown University, and is packed with rich culture and history. Before Passport Prior to launching a mobile […]

Tucson, AZ

Nestled in the Sonoran Desert against the Santa Catalina mountains, Tucson attracts a variety of outdoor enthusiasts and is home to the University of Arizona as well as a busy commercial district.  With university students and downtown district employees using free on-street parking in an adjacent retail and entertainment district that would have been ideal […]

Las Vegas, NV

Bright lights, the ding of slot machines, and the smell of money. The City of Las Vegas is not only home to the world famous strip– a tourist mecca of entertainment, gambling, food and folly– its recent efforts to revitalize the downtown area have resulted in making Vegas a hub for entrepreneurship and creativity, too. […]

Austin, TX

Austin, Texas continues to grow in popularity as a premier American city. With both its residential population and status as a fun travel destination increasing rapidly, concerns around parking and mobility tend to be a focal point amongst city officials and the surrounding communities they serve. The City of Austin became a Passport customer in […]

Doubling parking app utilization in Asbury Park, NJ

Asbury Park, NJ is a popular vacation destination for New York and New Jersey residents that experiences more than one million visitors each year. The City’s historical boardwalk, concert offerings, and a plethora of bars and restaurants attract visitors and residents year round. In 2017, the City partnered with Passport to enhance the user experience […]

University of Nebraska – Lincoln

The University of Nebraska- Lincoln (UNL) transitioned from its previous mobile parking app provider to Passport to improve the level of parker support and client service. Changing providers for a customer-facing system like mobile payments can be risky, and successfully transitioning providers requires experience and care. Passport is an expert in technology implementations and transitions […]

Memorial University

As Newfoundland and Labrador’s only university, Memorial has a special obligation to the people of this province. In 2017 the university’s total enrolment numbered 18,204 students, including approximately 13,500 undergraduates and 3,800 graduate students. That’s significant growth since 1925 and the first class of 55 students. Every day Memorial is striving to be more open […]

University of Delaware

Located in Newark, Delaware, University of Delaware (UD) is home to over 22,000 students and is one of the oldest universities in the country. Known for its science, technology and advanced research, and its art conservation program, UD attracts students near and far for its academics, student life and welcoming campus. Before Passport University of […]

5 Ways to Drive Mobile Pay Utilization through Marketing

A Convenient Change for Drivers Since the arrival of the first smartphone over 10 years ago, adoption of mobile technologies has increased dramatically. Today 8 in 10 adults own a smartphone. People now have a natural expectation to be able to pay for various services through the convenience of their smartphones. This trend has been […]

Passport Marketing Program Awarded by International Parking Institute

Originally appeared in ParkNews ParkBoston Street Arcade Event Wins Parking Matters® Award June 8, 2016- Charlotte, NC- Passport, North America’s leading mobile payments provider for parking and transit, was recently recognized by the International Parking Institute for its “ParkBoston: It’s Game Over for Quarters” marketing initiative in Boston, MA in October 2015. The company’s marketing […]

Passport Raises $8 Million Series B Funding to Accelerate Growth

Charlotte, NC – Passport, North America’s leading mobile technology company in parking, transportation and transit management, today announced that it closed an $8 million Series B round led by MK Capital with participation from existing investors Grotech Ventures and Relevance Capital. This investment brings Passport’s total funding to $17 million. “We have been following this […]

Digital Parking Enforcement: What is it and how does it work?

What is digital parking enforcement Digital parking enforcement is sometimes called digital citation management or mobile parking enforcement. Digital parking enforcement is technology that enables cities to monitor parked cars, identify if cars are complying with parking rates and rules, and issue parking citations. With online, cloud-based parking enforcement, parking officials and enforcement officers can […]

When the old meets the new, who will thrive?

This article was originally published on Parking Today It was more than 70 years ago that the first parking tickets were issued for expired meters and parking violations. Formal enforcement of parking laws changed the game for parking. Parking enforcement officers walked around, observed expired meters or other parking violations, pulled out their notepads and […]

Bain Capital Ventures invests $43 million in Passport

Leading market position and significant traction drives investment to accelerate growth CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 20, 2017 — Passport, the world’s leader in mobile payments for the transportation industry, announces it has raised an additional $43 million in Series C funding led by Bain Capital Ventures, one of the world’s leading growth equity firms. The deal […]

City launches new end-to-end parking management solution with Passport

Mobile parking, permits and citation management platform available in Ferndale Ferndale, Mich. (June 18, 2018) — The City of Ferndale, Mich., announces the launch of a new end-to-end parking solution with Passport. The new system includes ParkFerndale, a modern mobile parking application that allows drivers to pay for their parking through their smartphones, a citation […]

Michael Scully Joins Passport as Chief Product Officer

Passport, the leader in parking and transit technology systems, today announced Michael Scully has joined the Passport team as the company’s Chief Product Officer.

How to increase Passport app utilization

As mobile pay for parking continues to rise in popularity, more cities and universities are adopting the Passport Parking app for parking payments or a personalized, city-branded app to digitize their operations and to offer a convenient parking payments option to their residents, visitors and students. Mobile transitions have been so successful that some cities […]

3 Reasons Why 2017 Will Be the Year of the Internet of Things

It was predicted to make a game-changing contribution to the world of technology, yet its muted impact has so far failed to capture the public's imagination.

About License Plate Recognition (LPR) Parking Enforcement

What is license plate recognition technology? License plate recognition parking enforcement technology, also known as LPR parking technology, allows operators to quickly and accurately read vehicle license plates. First, the data is collected using special license plate recognition cameras. Then, when connected to a cloud-based parking enforcement system, this data is processed immediately. The technology can […]

Green P makes for one ‘appy’ city

Originally posted on CPA Parker Magazine in June 2018 Torontonians wanted an app for parking — and they got it One of the fastest growing cities in North America, Toronto is a hub for the design, finance, science and media industries. The city is also known for its tech savviness and app usage. In 2016, […]

Passport and CityBase partner to help cities streamline payment experiences

Individuals in participating cities can now make payments, such as utility bills and parking citations, from a single source Charlotte, N.C. (April 11, 2024) — Passport, the leader in unified parking and curb management, and CityBase, a Euna Solutions Brand and leader in payment technology, are partnering to provide a more seamless payment experience for […]

City of Newburgh adopts new digital parking enforcement software

The Passport-powered solution will improve citation management Newburgh, N.Y. (March 4, 2020) — The City of Newburgh, N.Y. has launched a new digital parking enforcement software, powered by Passport, a leader in mobility management solutions for municipalities. The cloud-based software will allow enforcement officers to more efficiently and accurately identify if cars are complying with […]

Passport and AutoReturn partner to streamline digital parking enforcement

AutoReturn integrates with Passport’s enforcement API to continue to build safer, more efficient streets Charlotte, N.C. (Feb. 9, 2023) — AutoReturn, the nation’s leading towing management systems provider and Passport, a leading mobility software and payments company are partnering to transform parking enforcement. By combining Passport’s state-of-the-art mobility management platform and AutoReturn’s industry-leading cloud-based law […]

Passport zooms ahead to hiring vision with VP of product and VP of engineering

Cage, Mapes will help drive innovation, product initiatives Charlotte, N.C. (May 15, 2018) — Passport announces the hiring of Meredith Cage and Duncan Mapes, the newest staff leaders for the world’s leader in mobile payments in the transportation industry. Cage is the company’s vice president of product and Mapes is the vice president of engineering. […]

Passport, Amazon to present on, “Demystifying Smart Cities: How to Architect the Cities of Tomorrow”

Patel, Bhatt join together to speak at IPI Conference in June Charlotte, N.C. (May 23, 2018) — Passport announced today that it has partnered with Amazon’s leader in Smart Cities, Hardik Bhatt, to speak about how to demystify smart cities at this year’s IPI Conference in Orlando, Fla. The speaking engagement is the first of […]

Kansas City launches new mobile payment app ParkSmartKC

The Passport-powered app makes it easier to digitally pay for parking Kansas City, Mo. (March 2, 2020) — Beginning today, drivers will use a new app to pay for parking in downtown Kansas City called ParkSmartKC. The app, developed by mobility management platform, Passport, can be used for mobile pay parking at more than 1,500 […]

Passport Named to Inc.’s Second Annual Power Partner Awards

Charlotte, N.C. (Oct. 24, 2023) — Inc. Business Media today announced the second annual Power Partner Awards, honoring B2B organizations across the globe that have proven track records supporting entrepreneurs and helping organizations grow. Passport, the leader in unified parking and curb management, is one of the companies recognized in the software development category. All […]

Destin Partners With Passport to Launch Mobile Parking App

Destin Offers New App to Pay for Parking By Partnering with Passport PassportParking app brings the parking meter to your smartphone Destin, FL- The City of Destin, FL, has introduced an easier way for drivers to pay for parking. Destin has premiered the PassportParking? app, North America’s leading parking payment app, that allows users to […]

Passport Launches Mobile Parking App for City of Portland

Portland Launches Mobile Parking Payment App, Parking Kitty, Powered by Passport City is leveraging technology to create a seamless parking experience Portland, OR  –  Portland, Oregon is changing the city’s parking experience. Doing away with a few of the hassles traditionally associated with city parking, Portland has launched Parking Kitty, a mobile payment app powered […]

Passport Launches Mobile Parking App for the City of Albany

Albany is upgrading its parking services by launching ParkAlbany, a mobile application that will allow those throughout the city the ability to pay for parking through their smartphone.

Passport Launches Mobile Pay for Parking in Appleton

An easier way to pay for parking is available. The City of Appleton today announced the launch of PassportParking®, mobile parking application.

Sedona Introduces Pay-By-App Parking Powered by Passport

No more running back to the meter to feed it coins. Sedona launches PassportParking®, a mobile payment parking app designed by Passport, the leading mobile pay provider for parking and transportation in North America. The mobile application will be available at 101 on-street parking spaces on Main Street.

Grenfell Campus, Memorial University Adds Passport Canada Parking App

renfell Campus today announced the expansion of Passport Canada, mobile parking application. The app is powered by Passport, the global leader in mobile payments for parking, transit, serving cities and universities throughout North America, Canada, and Europe.

Passport Launches Mobile Parking App for Gaston County

  Mobile parking application adds convenient payment solution   Gaston County, NC — The PassportParking® mobile parking application is now available in Gaston County for a simpler and quicker payment option. The mobile app is powered by the global leader of mobile payments for parking and transit, Passport, serving cities and universities throughout North America. […]

City of Duluth and University of Minnesota Duluth Launch Mobile Parking App Powered by Passport

Park Duluth app makes paying for parking easier and quicker Duluth, MN (November 14, 2017) — City of Duluth and the University of Minnesota Duluth today announced the launch of the Park Duluth mobile parking application. The app was created by Passport, the global parking technology leader who powers the parking apps for large cities […]

Latitude Apartments Introduces Mobile Parking App Powered by Passport

Student-living complex adds new way to pay for parking Champaign, IL (November 27, 2017) — Passport, the global leader of mobile payments for parking and transit, has expanded its mobile footprint in Champaign. Student-living apartment operator, Latitude, has introduced the PassportParking® mobile parking application at nearly 300 parking spaces across four lots throughout the complex. […]

Bridgeville Borough Parking Authority Introduces Mobile Payment App Powered by Passport

Borough adds mobile parking app for quicker payment option Bridgeville, PA (December 1, 2017) — Bridgeville Borough Parking Authority today announced the launch of PassportParking®, a mobile parking application that allows parkers to pay for their parking through their smartphones. The app is powered by the global leader of mobile payments for parking and transit, […]

Fort Collins introduces FC parking application, powered by Passport

FC Parking makes paying for parking easier and quicker FORT COLLINS, Colo., (Dec. 8, 2017)  —The City of Fort Collins today announced the launch of the FC Parking mobile application. The app was created by Passport, the global parking technology leader who powers the parking apps for large cities like Boston, Toronto, Chicago and Detroit. […]

Indiana Borough introduces mobile payment app powered by Passport

Indiana, Pa. (Feb. 15, 2018) — Indiana Borough announces the launch of PassportParking®, a mobile parking application that allows parkers to pay for their parking through their smartphones. The app is powered by the global leader of mobile payments for parking and transit, Passport, serving cities and universities throughout North America. The PassportParking app makes […]

Macon-Bibb County launches new parking management system with Passport

Mobile parking, permits and citation management platform available in Macon-Bibb Macon-Bibb, Ga. (July 13, 2018) — Macon-Bibb County announces the launch of a new end-to-end parking solution that allows drivers to pay for their parking through their smartphones, a citation management platform and digital permit options for residents. The parking solution is completely powered by […]

PassportParking® app launches in Macon-Bibb

Application makes paying for parking efficient, convenient Macon-Bibb, Ga. (July 13, 2018) — Macon-Bibb County announces the launch of PassportParkingⓇ, a mobile application that allows parkers to pay for their parking through their smartphones. The app is powered by the global leader of mobile payments for parking and transit, Passport, serving parking operations throughout North […]

Rye partners with Passport on end-to-end parking management platform

Solution integrates mobile pay for parking, digital permits and enforcement Rye, N.Y. (Dec. 3, 2018) — The City of Rye has partnered with Passport to manage all aspects of their parking management, including enforcement, digital permits and mobile pay for parking. Passport, the global leader in mobility technology solutions, is leading the industry with a […]

Downtown Pensacola launches digital permits and mobile pay for parking, powered by Passport

New parking solutions provide options for monthly, daily and hourly parkers Pensacola, Fla. (Feb. 1, 2019) — The Pensacola Downtown Improvement Board (DIB) has partnered with Passport, the leading mobility platform serving nearly 600 clients worldwide, to provide a new digital permit system and a mobile payment app, Passport Parking. The end-to-end parking system provides […]

Austin to launch upgraded mobile pay parking app, Park ATX

Paying to park will be easy with Passport-powered app Austin, Texas (Feb. 25, 2019) —  This week, the City of Austin is releasing an upgraded mobile pay parking app, Park ATX. Created by Passport, Park ATX allows drivers to pay for parking with their smartphones at more than 10,000 parking spots throughout the city. Passport […]

Passport launches mobile payment app, ParkCheyenne

Cheyenne’s first mobile pay solution provides an easier way to pay for parking Cheyenne, Wyo. (May 24, 2019) — The City of Cheyenne launches ParkCheyenne, an easy-to-use mobile app to pay for parking. The app was created by Passport, the global leader in transportation software and parking payments, to provide drivers in Cheyenne mobile pay […]

Spin and Passport partner to build optimal e-scooter deployment strategies

Charlotte, Detroit and Omaha apply parking principles to help scooter operators manage fleet size and distribution July 11, 2019 — Today, Spin announced that it has joined Passport’s mobility management pilot program to test a scooter parking model for Spin’s electric scooter fleets in Charlotte, Detroit, and Omaha. The way it works: Passport facilitates parking […]

Andover launches Passport’s end-to-end parking management solution

Mobile parking payments, digital permits and enforcement platform now in use Andover, Mass. (Sept. 25, 2019) — The Town of Andover announces the launch of a digital platform for parking, with Passport. The system includes Passport Parking, a mobile app to pay for parking through a smartphones, a real-time parking enforcement platform, and a digital parking permits […]

City of Windsor launches new enforcement system powered by Passport

Real-time platform makes enforcement more accurate, convenient Windsor, Ontario (Oct. 3, 2018) —  Passport, the industry leader in mobility solutions, announces the launch of a new enforcement platform for the City of Windsor. By upgrading to this new system, the city will now have immediate access to analytics. These analytics will provide information on parking […]

Passport honored with Consumer Payments Innovation Award

FinTech Breakthrough recognizes Passport’s transportation payments platform Charlotte, N.C. (April 4, 2019) — Passport, a leading mobility management company, received the 2019 Consumer Payments Innovation Award by FinTech Breakthrough, for its platform that enables cities to facilitate mobility payments for parking, transit, tolling and micro-mobility. FinTech Breakthrough is an independent organization that recognizes the top […]

Passport advances payments leadership with key new hire

Former Sage, First Data executive joins Passport as head of payments Charlotte, N.C. (April 18, 2019) — Passport, the leading mobility management platform, announces the hiring of Greg Hammermaster as head of payments. With more than $1 billion in payments processed to date, Passport is the world’s leader in payments in the transportation industry. Greg […]

Passport acquires Complus Data Innovations to enable more cities to facilitate curbside transactions

Acquisition reaffirms Passport’s commitment to building the industry standard for parking enforcement software Charlotte, N.C. (June 6, 2019) — Passport today announces its acquisition of parking enforcement company, Complus Data Innovations (Complus). Together with Complus, Passport helps nearly 1,000 clients manage more than 15 million feet of curbside space – the distance from Los Angeles […]

Passport named 2019 Software Company of the Year at NC Tech Awards

Company recognized for its achievements in technology Charlotte, N.C. (Nov. 22, 2019) — Passport, the leading digital platform for mobility software and parking payments  for municipalities, has been named the Software Company of the Year at the 2019 NC Tech Awards. The NC Tech Awards is North Carolina’s only statewide technology awards program that recognizes […]

Passport’s QR Code Offering

As transportation and curbside management technology evolves, QR Codes have become an increasingly popular method of driving traffic to apps and URLs while storing information accessible to any user.  While Passport now offers QR Codes on signage for new installs, as well as individual stickers for existing clients, it is imperative to understand the pros […]

Passport Brings Citation Platform to New York State’s Capital

City modernizes parking enforcement with first-of-its-kind citation platform Albany, NY — Passport, the leader in parking enforcement and citation management software, has launched its platform for the City of Albany. The cloud-based solution provides an efficient and seamless workflow between the backoffice parking administrators and enforcement officers. By leveraging real-time data transfer, both parties have […]

Passport Introduces Campus Parking App for Simon Fraser University

Passport Canada app launches on the Burnaby campus Burnaby, British Columbia — Students at Simon Fraser University will soon have an easier way to pay for parking on campus. The University has announced the launch of Passport Canada, an app that will allow students, faculty, and visitors to easily pay for parking from their smartphones. […]

Evanston Revitalizes Parking Payment Program With Park Evanston App

Mobile app, developed by Passport, makes paying for parking quicker and easier Evanston, IL (November 16, 2017) – The city of Evanston today announced the launch of its new mobile parking application, Park Evanston, to provide a more personalized parking experience to users.  The app was developed by Passport, the global parking technology leader who […]

Moving on up

Fast Growing Software Company, Passport, Moves to New Location Charlotte, NC (December 4, 2017) — Passport opens its doors today to its newest headquarters, a 28,000 square feet space at First Citizens Bank Plaza, 128 S. Tryon St. in Charlotte. The mobile payment software company formerly occupied space at the historic Textile Mill Supply Company Building on […]

Passport Places Amongst Charlotte’s Fastest Growing Companies for Second Consecutive Year

Charlotte, N.C. (December 7, 2017) — The Charlotte Business Journal (CBJ) has named Passport amongst its fastest growing companies in Charlotte during its “Fast 50” awards ceremony. The fintech company posted an almost 200 percent revenue growth from 2014-2016, placing second in the competition. Previously, the company grew an outstanding 500 percent, winning last year’s award. […]

Romeoville introduces mobile payment app powered by Passport

The Village adds mobile parking app for quicker payment option Romeoville, Ill (Feb. 5, 2018) — The Village of Romeoville announced the launch of PassportParking®, a mobile parking application that allows parkers to pay for their parking through their smartphones. The app is powered by the global leader of mobile payments for parking and transit, […]

Become a master of time with the PassportParking App®

PassportParking launches at University of Rochester Rochester, New York (March 1, 2018) — There’s one basic college course every student must pass. It doesn’t appear in the course catalog and it isn’t assigned a grade. However, it could result in a pass/fail at the end of the semester. Time management — it is one of […]

Colorado School of Mines launches the PassportParking® mobile parking app

The Mines selects Passport for quicker payment option Golden, CO (March 01, 2018) — The Colorado School of Mines announces the launch of PassportParking®, a mobile pay parking application. The app is powered by the global leader of mobile payments for parking and transit, Passport, serving cities and universities throughout North America. The PassportParking app […]

City of Norfolk launches ParkNorfolk parking app

Custom parking app includes new features Norfolk, Va., (March 8, 2018) – Parking in Norfolk just became easier with the city’s new and improved mobile app, ParkNorfolk. It’s a custom-made app powered by Passport, the global leader for mobile parking and transit payments throughout cities and universities in North America. ParkNorfolk offers the same features […]

Pasadena drivers can now use a mobile app to pay for parking

The PassportParking® app adds convenient payments solution Pasadena, Calif. (March 15, 2018) — The PassportParking® mobile parking application is now available in Pasadena for a simpler and quicker payment option. The mobile app is powered by the global leader of mobile payments for parking and transit, Passport, serving cities and universities throughout North America. The […]

Parking management company, ABM, and Passport lead the charge on Denver’s mobility initiatives

Mayor’s Mobility Action Plan inspires change Denver (April 11, 2018) — Denverites spoke loud and clear during the November 2017 election, they want a bond to assist with upgrades to their city. Out of 69 bond projects, 25 of the projects were transportation-related. The City of Denver made its priorities clear, too. It wants to make a […]

City of Beckley launches PassportParking® mobile app

City adds app for simpler parking payments Beckley, WV (March 30, 2018) — Parking just got easier for the City of Beckley. The city has launched mobile parking application, PassportParking®, powered by Passport, the global leader for parking and transit payments for cities and universities across North America. The app is available at nearly 500 […]

PassportParking® lands in Plymouth

Town adds the mobile parking app for convenience Plymouth, Mass. (April 2, 2018) — Park Plymouth announces the launch of the PassportParking® mobile application that allows motorists to pay for their parking through their smartphones. The app is powered by the global leader of mobile payments for parking and transit, Passport, serving cities and universities […]

Mt. Lebanon makes parking as easy as a swipe of a finger with the PassportParking® mobile app

The automobile suburb introduces parking conveniences Mt. Lebanon, Pa. (April 5, 2018) — Mt. Lebanon announces the launch of its first mobile app for parking, PassportParking®, which allows parkers to pay for their parking on the go. The app is powered by the global leader of mobile payments for parking and transit, Passport, serving cities […]

‘Go 502’ parking app launches ahead of Thunder Over Louisville

New Passport-powered app makes parking around the city and at events a breeze Louisville, KY (April 21, 2018) — The City of Louisville announces the launch of the mobile parking app, Go 502, ahead of its annual Thunder Over Louisville event this weekend. Passport, the global parking technology leader that powers parking apps for cities like Boston, Toronto, Chicago and […]

Babylon Village introduces new parking app, PassportParking®, for ease, convenience

Mobile parking app provides a simpler way to pay Babylon, NY (May 1, 2018) — The Village of Babylon announces the launch of PassportParking®, a mobile parking application that allows parkers to pay for their parking through their smartphones. The app is powered by the global leader of mobile payments for parking and transit, Passport, […]

Seal Beach prepares for summer with new PassportParking® app

Mobile parking app allows drivers to enjoy their time, at their pace Seal Beach, Calif. (May 3, 2018) — Just in time for the first big waves of summer, the City of Seal Beach announces the launch of its new mobile parking application, PassportParking®. The app allows parkers to pay for their parking with their […]

E-Z Parking & Valet launches PassportParking® app in Greenville

Application makes paying for parking easier Greenville, N.C. (May 22, 2018) — E-Z Parking & Valet, in collaboration with Taft Family Ventures, announce the launch of the PassportParking® mobile application in its Greenville, N.C., parking lots, to make paying for parking more convenient. The app is powered by the global leader of mobile payments for parking […]

Passport hires new executive to lead M&A and partnership efforts

Karpovich will serve as chief corporate development officer Charlotte, N.C. (June 12, 2018) — Igor Karpovich is the latest executive hire at Passport, the world’s leader in mobile payments in the transportation industry. Karpovich has been named the chief corporate development officer. The company raised $43 million in Series C investment from Bain Capital Ventures […]

Portland launches its first mobile parking app, PassportParking®

App can be used in more than 1,600 spaces downtown Portland, Maine (June 18, 2018) — The City of Portland, Maine, announces the launch of PassportParking®, a mobile parking application that allows drivers to pay for their parking through their smartphones. The app is powered by the global leader of mobile payments for parking and […]

University of Illinois adds mobile parking app, powered by Passport

University adds “MobileMeter” mobile parking app for convenient payments Champaign, IL (June 18, 2018) — The University of Illinois announces the launch of MobileMeter, a mobile pay parking application powered by Passport, the global leader of mobile payments for parking and transit. The MobileMeter app has been greatly successful in the City of Urbana and […]

Mobile parking app, ParkAlbany, now available citywide

Passport-powered app expands throughout Albany after successful pilot Albany, N.Y. (June 29, 2018) — Passport announces the expansion of ParkAlbany, the parking application that allows parkers to pay for their parking through their smartphones. The app is powered by the global leader of mobile payments for parking and transit, Passport, serving cities and universities throughout […]

Passport launches Motu, a new parking app for Grand Rapids

App makes parking easier, more convenient Grand Rapids, Mich. (June 21, 2018) — Residents and visitors of Grand Rapids can take ahold of how they spend time around the city with a new on-street parking payment app, Motu. The app, developed by Passport, the global leader of mobile payments for parking and transit, provides an easy way […]

Park TYB parking app launches

New app, by Passport, launches in time for beach season Tybee Island, Ga. (June 29, 2018) — Tybee Island, a city known for its beautiful sandy beaches and its friendly, laid-back residents will now be known for one more distinction: Park TYB. The city launches Park TYB, a mobile parking application customized for Tybee Island. […]

City of Eureka Springs partners with Passport to launch first parking app

PassportParking® app allows drivers to pay for parking on the go Eureka Springs, Ark. (Aug. 1, 2018) — The City of Eureka Springs and Passport announce the launch of the PassportParking® mobile application in downtown Eureka Springs. The mobile application is powered by Passport, the global leader of mobile payments for parking and transit. With […]

City of Orillia launches first mobile parking app with PassportParking®

Drivers can now pay and extend parking sessions remotely  Orillia, Ontario (Aug. 1, 2018) — The City of Orillia and Passport announce the launch of the PassportParking® mobile application in downtown Orillia. The mobile application is powered by Passport, the global leader of mobile payments for parking and transit serving transportation operations throughout North America. […]

RVA’s downtown to receive parking upgrade with PassportParking® app

City adopts first mobile payment option Richmond, Va. (Aug. 8, 2018) — An estimated 7 million people visited the Richmond-area between fiscal 2015-2016, and according to the Richmond-Times Dispatch, they spent about $6 million a day. With signs pointing toward a steady increase in tourism growth in the Richmond region, the City of Richmond is […]

PassportParking® expands in Philadelphia region

Mobile payment app launches in Borough of Morton Morton, Pa. (Aug. 8, 2018) — The Borough of Morton and Passport announce the launch of the PassportParking® mobile application in downtown Morton. The mobile application is powered by Passport, the global leader of mobile payments for parking and transit serving transportation operations throughout North America. Passport […]

University of North Dakota launches first mobile parking app with PassportParking®

Drivers can now pay for and extend parking sessions remotely Grand Forks, North Dakota (September 5, 2018) — The University of North Dakota and Passport announce the launch of the PassportParking® mobile application across campus. The mobile application is powered by Passport, the global leader of mobile payments for parking and transit serving transportation operations throughout […]

PassportParking® app to bring convenience to users of Long Island Rail Road’s Mineola Intermodal Center

Users can pay by app; railroad considering expansion New York (Nov. 5, 2018) — Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) customers in Mineola can now pay for parking by smartphone. LIRR president Phillip Eng announced that the railroad is working with Passport, the global leader in mobility technology solutions. The app will begin accepting parking payments […]

PassportParking® continues to expand in Philadelphia region

Mobile payment app launches on Drexel University’s campus Philadelphia (Nov. 12, 2018) — Drexel University and Passport announce the launch of the PassportParking® mobile application in select lots across the university’s campus. The mobile application is powered by Passport, the global leader of mobile payments for parking and transit serving transportation operations throughout North America. […]

Cedar Rapids continues smart cities initiative with launch of Passport Parking app

Passport partners with Park Cedar Rapids for new parking payments solution Cedar Rapids, Iowa (Dec. 3, 2018) — Park Cedar Rapids and Passport announce the launch of Passport Parking, a mobile app that allows users to pay for parking from their smartphones. Passport is the global leader in mobility technology solutions and serves nearly 600 […]

Long Beach launches mobile payment app for waterfront parking

Passport Parking app simplifies parking payments Long Beach, Calif. (Dec. 11, 2018) — A day at the beach just got better with the launch of Passport Parking in the City of Long Beach. The mobile app, powered by Passport, the global leader in mobile payments for parking, allows users to pay for parking from their […]

Charlotte adopts Passport’s parking enforcement solution for city and airport

City of Charlotte and Charlotte Douglas International Airport upgrade to Passport’s real-time, connected platform Charlotte, N.C. (Dec. 12, 2018) — The City of Charlotte and Charlotte Douglas International Airport have partnered with Passport to launch its enforcement solution to streamline the parking management process. Passport, the global leader in mobility technology, works with nearly 600 […]

Parking launches into the digital age

Huntsville partners with innovative company, Passport, for mobile parking payments Huntsville, Ala. (Jan. 22, 2019) — Huntsville, home to the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, has taken one giant leap into the digital age of parking. Today, the City of Huntsville announced the launch of Passport Parking, a mobile application that allows users to pay […]

Passport launches end-to-end parking management solution in City of St. Augustine

City to offer ParkStAug mobile payment app, digital permits and a new enforcement system powered by Passport St. Augustine, Fla. (Jan. 30, 2019) — Passport, the leading mobility platform, today announced the launch of a comprehensive parking management solution in St. Augustine. The city is rolling out a new mobile app to facilitate parking payments, […]

Raleigh launches mobile pay parking app, Passport Parking

Visitors and residents can pay to park with their smartphones throughout downtown Raleigh, N.C. (March 25, 2019) — Today the City of Raleigh announced the launch of Passport Parking, a mobile app to facilitate payments for parking. Passport, the leading mobility platform provider, works with nearly 600 clients to help them manage their mobility ecosystems. […]

Kitchener launches city’s first mobile pay solution for parking

Drivers can pay to park at more than 1,500 spaces with the Passport Parking app Kitchener, Ontario (June 19, 2019) — Beginning today, people in Kitchener can use a mobile app to pay for parking. The Passport Parking app can be used at more than 1,500 on and off-street spaces throughout the city. Paying for […]

Passport Parking app now available at Grossmont and Cuyamaca Colleges

Students and faculty can easily pay for parking on their smartphones El Cajon, Calif. (June 24, 2019) — Beginning today, students and visitors to Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District in El Cajon, Calif. have a new way to pay for parking. With Passport Parking you can use a mobile app to pay for parking  at more […]

Passport again named one of America’s fastest-growing companies on 2019 Inc. 5000 list

Charlotte’s top-ranking software company celebrates 511% growth Charlotte, N.C. (Aug. 14, 2019) — Today, Inc. magazine released its annual list of the fastest-growing private companies and Passport ranks at #832. This is Passport’s second consecutive year on the list, which ranks privately-held companies based on percentage revenue growth over a three-year period. From 2015 to […]

Passport Parking app now available in Helena

City launches first mobile parking payment app Helena, Mont. (Aug. 16, 2019) — The City of Helena, Montana has launched mobile pay for parking with the Passport Parking mobile app. The app for parking payments can be used for more than 2,000 on-street and off-street spaces in Helena. Paying to park with the app is […]

University of Arizona introduces Passport Parking app

Drivers can pay for on-campus parking with the mobile app Tucson, Ariz. (Aug. 19, 2019) — The University of Arizona is adopting the Passport Parking mobile app to enable drivers to pay for campus parking. The Passport Parking app, which is replacing the PayByPhone app at the university, is an alternative to pay-station kiosks and […]

City of Long Beach expands Passport Parking across the city

The mobile pay parking app can now be used for all on-street parking in Long Beach Long Beach, Calif. (Aug. 20, 2019) — Today, the City of Long Beach announces that Passport Parking can now be used for mobile pay parking at more than 700 on-street parking spaces downtown. The city originally launched mobile payments […]

Village of Arlington Heights launches Passport Parking

Passport continues to expand mobile payments app in Chicagoland area Arlington Heights, Ill. (Sept. 9, 2019) — Beginning the week of Sept. 9, 2019, the Village of Arlington Heights, Ill. will launch a mobile app for parking payments, Passport Parking. The app can be used to pay for parking for more than 900 daily fee […]

Lansing launches Passport Parking mobile app for parking payments

Paying to park will now be easy, digital and convenient Lansing, Mich. (Oct. 17, 2019) — Beginning today, drivers in Lansing, Mich. can use the Passport Parking app to pay for parking for on street parking at nearly 3,000 spaces throughout the downtown area. The app, powered by transportation software and parking payments company, Passport, […]

Greenfield introduces Passport Parking, a new and convenient way to pay for parking

Mobile app allows users to pay to park with their smartphones Greenfield, Mass. (Dec. 13, 2019) — The City of Greenfield announces the launch of Passport Parking, a mobile app to pay for parking. The app is powered by Passport, the leading digital platform for transportation and parking payments. For the first time, residents and […]

Parking in Revere now mobile-friendly with Passport Parking

Drivers can now use the app to easily manage parking sessions Revere, Mass. (Feb. 6, 2020) — Beginning today, drivers in the City of Revere can use an app to pay for parking easily and efficiently, through the Passport Parking app. This is the first time the city has partnered with a mobile pay parking […]

Hartsdale Public Parking District introduces mobile parking app

Drivers can now park on the go with Passport Parking Hartsdale, N.Y. (Feb. 18, 2020) — Today, Hartsdale Public Parking District (HPPD) of Hartsdale, New York announces the launch of the mobile pay parking app, Passport Parking. Residents and visitors can use the app to pay to park for over 400 on-street and off-street parking […]

Albuquerque modernizes its parking operations with Passport

The city launches the Passport Parking app and digital enforcement system Albuquerque, N.M. (Feb. 24, 2020) — New Mexico’s largest city has partnered with Passport, the leading mobility platform for parking and transportation payments, to manage its parking operations. The upgraded system will streamline Albuquerque’s operations by integrating their mobile pay parking and parking enforcement […]

Hood River introduces Passport Parking for downtown area

Drivers can easily pay to park from their smartphones Hood River, Ore. (March 5, 2020) — The City of Hood River announces the launch of the mobile parking payments app, Passport Parking, for downtown parking. With this digital upgrade, residents and visitors can now conveniently use mobile pay parking through their smartphones. Drivers can simply […]

Meow! Parking Kitty app for on-street parking coming to Vancouver

Portland’s favorite parking app expands to Washington Vancouver, Wash. (Jan. 17, 2020) — People parking on-street in the downtown and Uptown Village areas of Vancouver, Washington, will soon be able to pay to park using a mobile app – Passport’s Parking Kitty app. Passport originally developed Parking Kitty for the City of Portland, Oregon, where […]

iOS 10: Are the updates really that great?

Earlier this month Apple announced its latest iOS 10 operating system at its infamous WWD 2016 in San Francisco.

Passport’s Picks of the Week

What do you do when someone ‘steals’ your amazing idea? Ideas are considered a valuable commodity, especially if you can monetize them. For this reason we tend to want to hold original thinking close to our chests, for fear that ever-elusive idea-thief. What you may not realize is 1) your idea is probably not as […]

Passport’s Picks of the Week

From Postmates delivering alcohol to a mobile app to help the visually impaired, get this week’s technology trends of the week: Portland Bike Share Drawing Big Crowds In First Six Months Roughly a week after hearing Seattle will be shutting down its bikeshare system, numbers from Portland’s bikeshare system are showing more than 38,000 people […]

Technology is Transforming the Parking Industry: From Hardware to Mobile Apps and Real-Time Data

Originally published in Parking Today’s October 2017 issue Over the years, technology has become increasingly important in both parking and transit, and the evolutionary themes are similar across both industries: The original technology experience was dominated by hardware and riddled with manual processes. When it comes to parking in North America, as recently as 10 […]

Portland’s Purr-fect Plan

Originally published & featured on the cover of the May 2018 issue of Parking Today Parking Kitty app climbs its way to a national platform With nearly 60,000 new residents moving to the state last year, it’s no surprise that Oregon is one of the fastest growing states in the country. Many of those new […]

How Moore’s Law Influences The Transportation Industry

You have the iPhone 5. It’s a functional mobile device, but you don’t have the recent feature upgrades that are available on the iPhone 6 or iPhone 6S.

3 Ways the Google Pixel Beats Competition

Google is finally diving head first into the smartphone market with the Pixel. The Nexus phones -- Google's previous line of budget smartphones -- were always decent, but were developed by other companies. The Pixel will be the first smartphone fully developed by Google, and they're looking to knock Samsung and Apple off their thrones.

Displacing Antiquated Systems: How To Convince A Market To Modernize

Originally published for Forbes Business Council. Written by Khristian Gutierrez, Passport CEO Companies, organizations and governments face a common dilemma: How do you encourage a market deeply accustomed to “the way things have always been” to embrace more modern, digital solutions? This challenge is especially acute in government technology: Some systems range from 23 years to 59 […]

The Key Steps to a Successful SaaS Enterprise System

Building SaaS Enterprise level applications requires a detailed approach for success...

A Parking Pro on a Roll. Literally.

Originally posted on International Parking Institute in July 2018 Jaime Omps fell into parking after a move to Charlotte, NC, with her spouse earlier this year. The events professional began working in events marketing for Passport and soon, like so many before her, discovered that the parking industry is fascinating, fast-paced, and full of supportive people. […]

Passport’s Picks of the Week

This week’s installment of picks of the week hits on Google Quick Draw, the science behind a happier commute, and how poor people still pay for parking even without a car. Deep dive into some of our team’s must-read picks this week… Google Quick Draw Google’s latest A.I. experiment is called Quick, Draw! Essentially, Google […]

The Movement Toward Big Data

The movement toward big data is here and it's greatly impacting the transportation industry.

Passport Realigns Focus To Fuel Growth

Originally appeared on Parking Newtwork January 25, 2016 Passport Announces Strategic Realignment to Focus on Platform Scaling Building on the momentum of a record-setting 2015, Passport, the leading provider of mobile payment software technology for parking and transit agencies, today announced a corporate realignment to fuel continued growth. The following changes, are designed to pair […]

Quarters To No Longer Be Accepted for Payment

Passport’s Mobile Pay Technology Causes Quarters to Become Extinct Charlotte, NC – Still carrying around quarters to pay for parking? Not for much longer. The change you’ve been lugging around to feed the parking meter will soon be a thing of the past. The success of Passport’s mobile pay solutions across North America has caused […]

Pay by phone parking coming to Kennett Square

Originally appeared in Daily Local News by Fran Maye Pay by phone parking coming to Kennett Square June 24, 2016- KENNETT SQUARE- Parking is about to become much more convenient in the borough. Borough council recently voted unanimously to start using PassportParking, a smartphone parking app, for a trial run. The app will make it […]

Drivers Across Eastern Townships Can Now Use Mobile App to Pay for Parking

Passport Canada app enables easier parking payments on the go Eastern Townships, Québec (November 10, 2017) ­– The ability to pay for parking with a smartphone is now becoming available in another Québec region, Eastern Townships, where drivers can now use the Passport Canada app at any of the 12,000 parking spaces across key areas […]

Enjoy the fun faster with mobile parking

Passport Canada app enables easier parking payments on the go Windsor, Ontario (December 18, 2017) — There’s a lot to celebrate in Windsor this season — the City of Windsor marks its milestone 125th birthday, the province of Ontario honors its sesquicentennial and Canada commemorates 150 years as a nation. With the merriment of its […]

Asheville launches new citation management system powered by Passport

Enforcement officers now using real-time platform for more accurate enforcing Asheville, NC (Feb. 9, 2018) — Passport, the industry leader in parking enforcement software, has launched its citation management platform for the City of Asheville. The city, that expects to issue up to 20,000 citations this year, is upgrading its system to run congruent with […]

Penticton launches mobile parking payment application

City introduces parking app for quicker payments Penticton, British Columbia (March 5, 2018) — The City of Penticton, British Columbia, announces the launch of a mobile app for parking payments, by Passport. Passport, the developer of the app, is the global leader for parking and transit payments for cities and universities across North America. The […]

City of North Bay launches mobile pay app powered by Passport

Drivers no longer have to dig for coins to pay for parking North Bay, Ontario (June 1, 2018) — A new mobile application is available for parkers in the City of North Bay. The mobile parking app enables drivers to conveniently pay for their parking at any of its nearly 850 on-street and off-street car […]

Passport Advances Mobility Platform with NuPark Acquisition

Passport to combine NuPark’s license plate recognition (LPR)-based technology with its mobility platform and payments capabilities Charlotte, N.C. (Oct. 9, 2018) — Passport today announced it has acquired NuPark, a leading parking management technology company. NuPark’s advanced LPR-based enterprise management solution for enforcement and permitting will help complement Passport’s strong base of mobile payment solutions […]

Passport leads mobility industry on Deloitte’s 2018 Technology Fast 500™

Company achieves three-year growth of more than 1,200 percent Charlotte, N.C. (Nov. 15, 2018) — Passport today announced it ranked No. 98 on Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500, a ranking of the 500 fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and energy tech companies in North America. Passport is the fastest growing mobility company on the […]

Passport recognized as one of Charlotte’s best places to work

Charlotte Observer and Charlotte Business Journal award Passport with top honors in workplace culture Charlotte, N.C. (Nov. 28, 2018) — Passport has been named a Charlotte Observer Top Workplace and a Charlotte Business Journal Best Place to Work for 2018. The Charlotte-based company is the global leader in mobility technology solutions, powering cities across the […]

Passport recognized as one of Charlotte’s fastest growing companies

Company named to Charlotte Business Journal’s Fast 50 for third consecutive year Charlotte, N.C. (Dec. 10, 2018) — Passport has again been recognized as one of the fastest-growing private companies by the Charlotte Business Journal (CBJ). The company was named to CBJ’s Fast 50 list for the third consecutive year after demonstrating an average revenue […]

Passport adds seasoned payments executive to board of directors

Brian Mooney brings deep payments experience to help company accelerate growth Charlotte, N.C. (Jan. 21, 2019) — Passport today announces that it has appointed Brian V. Mooney to its board of directors. Mooney, a respected financial services and payment technology veteran, will help advise Passport through continued growth and expansion of its payments offering. Passport, […]

Fort Lauderdale transforms curbside management with mobility management platform

City partners with Passport to manage its entire mobility operation in one centralized system Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (Feb. 13, 2019) — Today, the City of Fort Lauderdale announced a partnership to implement Passport’s mobility platform, an innovative system designed to transform municipal mobility management. With the announcement, Fort Lauderdale becomes the first city in the […]

Three major cities partner with Passport and shared scooter company on first-of-its-kind micro-mobility management solution

Initial scooter-share pilots in Charlotte, Detroit and Omaha are creating a framework for future micro-mobility programs Charlotte, N.C. (March 19, 2019) – Micro-mobility options like scooters are seeing explosive growth due to the unique benefits they bring to the commuting experience. This rapid introduction of micro-mobility has created new challenges for cities to manage the supply […]

City of New Buffalo launches mobile pay parking app

The Passport Parking app makes it simple to pay for parking New Buffalo, Mich. (May 23, 2019) — Just in time for summer, the City of New Buffalo, Mich. is launching a mobile pay parking solution with the Passport Parking app. Visitors to city beaches can easily pay for parking with a mobile app, without […]

San Antonio introduces city’s first mobile pay parking solution, SAPark

Drivers can use SAPark app to pay at more than 2,500 parking spaces San Antonio (June 4, 2019) — Beginning today, drivers in downtown San Antonio can use a new mobile app, SAPark, to pay for parking. The app is powered by Passport, the leading mobility management company, which provides solutions for parking, enforcement, permits, […]

Passport CEO Bob Youakim named one of the Top 50 SaaS CEOs of 2019

Passport’s top executive honored for leading company through explosive growth Charlotte, N.C. (Sept. 6, 2019) — Each year, The Software Report releases a list of the top 50 CEOs who are leading some of the most successful software as a service (SaaS) companies. Passport’s CEO Bob Youakim was recognized for his leadership and secured a […]

Passport named one of Charlotte’s best places to work for fifth consecutive year

Charlotte Observer ranks Passport as one of the Top Workplaces in the area Charlotte, N.C. (October 21, 2019) — Passport, the leading digital platform for transportation software and parking payments, has been recognized as a 2019 Top Workplace by the Charlotte Observer. Nominees are evaluated by a variety of criteria, including company values, effectiveness of […]

Passport ranks #214 on the Deloitte 2019 Technology Fast 500™

Deloitte recognizes Passport as one of the fastest-growing technology companies for second year running Charlotte, N.C. (Nov. 7, 2019) — Today, Passport announced it ranked No. 214 on Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500™ for 2019. Now in its 25th year, this award provides a ranking of the fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, and energy tech […]

Passport raises $65M in Series D funding

Funding fuels company vision for an open mobility ecosystem for cities Charlotte, N.C. (Dec. 10, 2019) — Passport, the leading digital platform for transportation software and parking payments, has closed a $65M Series D funding round with participation by Rho Capital Partners, H.I.G. Growth Partners and ThornTree Capital Partners. These new investors join existing Passport […]

City of Manchester, N.H. launches Passport Parking

Drivers now have an easy, digital option for parking payments Manchester, N.H. (Dec. 23, 2019) — Today, the City of Manchester, N.H. announces the launch of Passport Parking, a convenient app for digital parking payments. The app can be used for mobile pay parking at more than 3,000 spaces throughout the city. With Passport Parking, […]

Passport named one of the World’s Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company

Company secures no. 7 spot in the transportation category Charlotte, N.C. (March 11, 2020) — Passport has been recognized on Fast Company’s prestigious list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2020. This list honors the businesses making the most profound impact on both industry and culture, showcasing a variety of ways to thrive in […]

Passport Launches Mobile Parking App in New Lenox, IL

Originally appeared on mySuburbanlife.com. Published: Feb. 23, 2016 By SARWAT S. AHMAD – Shaw Media Correspondent Mobile Parking App Available to Metra Commuters New Lenox, IL — Metra commuters who live in New Lenox will soon get a digital option for paying for parking. Village trustees Monday night approved an agreement with PassportParking Inc. to make an […]

Favorite Apps of the Passport Team

It’s hard to imagine our lives without a phone screen covered with apps. Nearly anything you can think of--there’s an app for it.

Passport’s Picks of the Week

The latest innovations, mobile apps, and technology trends hand picked from our Passport team SpaceX’s Elon Musk unveils interplanetary spaceship to colonize Mars 1 million people will get to Mars. Think it’s crazy? It’s not, and it’s possible. CEO and founder of SpaceX, Elon Musk, unveiled at a conference in Mexico the company’s Interplanetary Transport System […]

Passport’s Picks of the Week

The latest innovations, mobile apps, and technology trends hand picked from our Passport team. The parking garage of the future This article focuses on how a project in Nashville, TN, and other places throughout the United States, are looking to break ground on the parking lot of the future. The key premise of the parking […]

Passport’s Picks of the Week

This week’s installment of picks of the week hits on some trending mobile apps. Deep dive into some of our team’s must-read picks… What you must know to build savvy push notifications We’ve all gotten annoying push notifications, and many of us have deleted applications because they won’t leave us alone. That illustrates both the power […]

Passport’s Picks of the Week

This week’s installment of picks of the week hits on streetography, how-to make your commute more productive, fare jumpers, and more. Deep dive into some of our team’s must-read picks… Super-Cheap Driverless Cabs to Kick Mass Transit to the Curb As the conversation around autonomous vehicles replacing mass transit continues to pick up, it will be […]

Passport’s Picks of the Week

This week’s installment of picks of the week hits on Uber’s revamped app, the world’s first zero emissions hydrogen train, a revenue boost for Pokemon Go, and more. Deep dive into some of our team’s must-read picks… iPhone’s bedtime mode to get your sleep schedule on track When it comes to falling asleep at a reasonable […]

Passport’s Picks of the Week

This week’s installment of picks of the week hits on a new payment method, how Election Day results impact transit funding, designing trains for anti-social commuters, and more. Deep dive into some of our team’s must-read picks this week… The Hidden Art of Designing Trains for Anti-Social Commuters I often find myself pointing out how […]

Passport’s Picks of the Week

This week’s installment of picks of the week touches on a flying saucer, new Airbnb features, and how a hacker is making his autonomous car software public. Deep dive into some of our team’s must-read picks this week… The Irrational User: Startup Grind Humans are predictable in their unpredictability. Cognitive biases largely influence what we […]

Why Teenagers Are More Valuable To Your Operations Than You Think

It’s a common theme throughout human history: the older generation is quick to decry the youths of their time. “Our sires’ age was worse than our grandsires’. We their sons are more worthless than they: so in our turn we shall give the world a progeny yet more corrupt,” writes Horace, circa 20 BC. Even […]

Why Mobile Matters to User Experience

Last week I was looking for a specific item to cross off my holiday wish list – because let’s be real, tis the season to troll all the sites to get one step closer to finishing your holiday to-do list. In hopes of finding my specific holiday item, I pulled out my iPhone and started Google-ing […]

Passport’s Picks of the Week

From Tesla's proposed solution to charging ports to 2016's color trends, get this week's installment of picks of the week.

Passport’s Picks of the Week

From the launch of Smart cities Operation Centers to "older" millennials being the top mobile payment users - in this week's installment of picks of the week, the Passport team has compiled their top trending tech articles. Enjoy!

Passport’s Picks of the Week

From utilities in a smart home to an increase in mobile app revenue, this week's picks of the week touch on a variety of tech topics. Get our team's latest go-to reads...

City of Windsor upgrades to real-time enforcement platform

New technology improves accuracy, convenience and efficiency Originally published in the 4th Quarter 2018 issue of Parker Magazine In today’s increasingly fast-paced world, more cities are turning to technology-driven solutions to help them manage parking, transit and other forms of mobility in real-time. Leveraging technology can help cities run more efficiently, save money and create […]

Passport’s Most Popular Resources For Streamlining Your Enforcement Solution

At the core of every effective parking management system lies a robust enforcement solution. As a trusted leader in the parking technology sector, Passport stands out for not only delivering the best, most dynamic parking enforcement software available, but also equipping city officials with the tools they need to make informed decisions when selecting a […]

Nintendo Switch Plays Into the Mobility Movement

Article by: Tydus Mana, Client Success Manager Nintendo has announced their new console, “Nintendo Switch”, and it’s a game changer (no pun intended). Their new marketing video is heavily targeted at mobility, community, and an on-the-go lifestyle. Over the past few years, Nintendo, a legacy, a legend, and even a synonym for video games, struggled […]

Enforcement Made Easy: Real-time Access to Insights and Data

Parking violations continue to be a problem for most cities and towns.  And as these cities and towns grow, so has the need to effectively manage and enforce parking via a reliable and transparent system that drives compliance and grows your revenue, and improves your team’s overall performance and experience. Passport’s digital enforcement solution empowers […]

Passport mobile payments for parking coming soon to Upper Darby, PA

Township’s partnership with Passport will allow for contactless, digital parking payments Upper Darby, Pa. (Nov. 17, 2020) — Today, the Township of Upper Darby announces its partnership with Passport, the end-to-end digital platform for managing mobile pay parking, parking enforcement, digital parking permits and more to cities. The Township will introduce Passport Parking, the mobile […]

Passport mobile payments for parking now available in Upper Darby, PA

Passport’s technology enables contactless, digital parking payments throughout the Township Upper Darby, Pa. (Dec. 28, 2020) — Today, the Township of Upper Darby is launching Passport Parking, the mobile application for parking that allows drivers to pay for parking directly from their smartphones. The app is powered by Passport, the end-to-end digital platform for managing […]

City of Tucson to Offer New Way to Pay Parking Tickets

Originally appeared on News 4 Tucson MARCH 17, 2016, BY LAUREN REIMER Parking tickets are no fun, but soon, they will be easier to pay off. In the next month or two, the city of Tucson’s parking manager, Park Tucson, will let you pay for citations through an app on your smart phone. The city […]

Village of Pelham, NY adds Passport Parking

Drivers use cashless payment option to pay on the go and easily manage parking sessions Village of Pelham, N.Y. (July 28, 2020) — The Village of Pelham announces the launch of Passport Parking, a digital application that allows parkers the option of paying with their smartphones as an additional option to the traditional “coin-only” choice. […]

Sustainability in Parking

Sustainability is the capacity to endure. For humans, sustainability is the long-term maintenance of responsibility...

Leadership Fosters Growth In Whatever We Do

On my mind recently has been the concept of leadership. It has come up recently in a number of ways: a noted speaker, a new ‘club’ at Passport, and the passing of a great leader.

4 Essential Steps to a Successful Mobile Pay Rollout

If you build it, they will come. At least that’s what some technology vendors would have you believe.

IPI Isn’t Over Just Yet….

As the parking industry left the sweltering streets of Las Vegas, the buzz around another successful IPI Conference continued back at Passport headquarters in Charlotte, N.C.

Passport’s Picks of the Week

This week’s installment of picks of the week hits on autonomous vehicles, cities current technologies, and more. Deep dive into some of our team’s must-read picks… An opportunity for cutting edge technology that improves the transit, parking experience This article highlights the culture we live and the demand people have for technology to improve our day-to-day […]

Passport Recognized for Major Award, Sees Huge Industry Growth

Wow, these past few weeks have been a whirlwind! While most people are prepping for the holidays, the Passport team is continuing to power through till the end of the year. We’ve hit the ground running – from the acquisition of ParkX to being awarded #1 Fast 50 award, we’re extremely humbled. Let’s take a […]

Technology Trends for 2017

Technology continues to show up in every part of our lives. From virtual reality to hyper loops, we’ve heard about some incredible advancements that impact everything from how cities operate to how games are played. Digital futures, smart cities, and artificial intelligence have dominated headlines. It’s incredible how far we’ve come–and how far we can […]

Passport’s Picks of the Week

From parklets to Starbuck’s newest virtual barista, get the latest technology trends of the week from the Passport team: What Apple, Google, and Tesla Get Wrong Don’t be fooled by all the buzz surrounding these three brands – they’re not perfect and have their fare share of work to do. Apple is getting complacent, Google […]

Amazon Go Impacts Mobile Payment Industry

Mobile payments are changing for good -- thanks to Amazon. With the launch of Amazon Go, the “newest concept enables shoppers to enjoy the maximum convenience of shopping without the need to stop and check out”.

Passport’s Picks of the Week

From Uber developing flying cars to Hulu releasing VR rooms – get this week’s installment of Passport’s must-read tech articles. Finding Rentals Near Public Transit Is Easy With New Tool Trulia has expanded its search for “Rent Near Transit” to seven cities with the hope of allowing people to take advantage of mass transit. I […]

Passport’s Picks of the Week

New York is suing Time Warner Cable to the latest Yelp feature, this week’s picks are some must-read articles. Get the latest go-to reads from the Passport team! Perfecting Public Transportation: 10 U.S. Cities with Progressive Plans   Of all the big transit moves being made throughout the United States, I believe the MBTA’s new […]

Behind the scenes: The story behind the updated Passport Parking app

This week, Passport launched a completely redesigned version of the Passport Parking app. We sat down with Rob Luke, head of design, to talk about the process of reimagining our widely-used mobile app to improve the design and user experience. How did the transformation begin? Rob Luke: We started by listening to feedback from our […]

Smart cities need smart partners

Originally published on Parking Today Our industry is more complex and chaotic than ever before. There have been more innovations in the past year than in the past decade, creating challenges for cities who are simultaneously trying to manage their current operations while also thinking strategically about the future. While no one can predict exactly […]

How Cities can Manage Health Threats while Encouraging Mobility

We are all learning how to navigate the world around us as the country reopens in the wake of COVID-19. In times like these, with so much uncertainty and fear, innovation must become more than a buzzword – it must become a way of life. This is certainly true when it comes to running governments […]

Passport announces partnerships with PlusPass and PapayaPay, broadening options to pay for parking

The Passport Operating System enables cities to manage an ecosystem of integrated parking payments in one backend system, while giving consumers more digital options to pay for parking. Charlotte, N.C. (Oct. 13, 2020) — Passport, a transportation and payments software company that is reinventing how cities manage vehicle interactions with streets and sidewalks, is bringing […]

Passport Announces Updates in Executive Leadership

Passport founder Bob Youakim to become Chairman of the Board, David Evans to assume role as CEO and Keri Gohman to join Board of Directors Charlotte, N.C. (April 1, 2021) — Today Passport, a leading transportation software company that is trusted by cities for  parking and mobility management announced the appointment of Bob Youakim as […]

Passport leaders named to 40 Under 40 at National Parking Association’s Annual Convention

Mollie Bolin, regional sales director, and Mary Gray Cunningham, director of curbside transactions, recognized for their industry contributions Charlotte, N.C. (Sept. 28, 2021) — Leading transportation software and payments company Passport will showcase its latest innovative solutions and celebrate two Passport leaders who are named to the prestigious 40 Under 40 awards at the National […]

Passport’s growth continues in third quarter

The company is recognized for growth and thought leadership  Charlotte, N.C. (Oct. 21, 2021) — Leading transportation software and payments company Passport continues growth during the third quarter of 2021 through partnerships and ongoing development and rollout of its digital mobility platform. With cities reopening, Passport experienced transaction growth from the third quarter of 2020 […]

Passport Hires New President, David Evans

Transportation software company, Passport, hires David Evans to scale its platform and infrastructure as the company continues to experience significant growth Charlotte, N.C. (Jan. 21, 2021) — Passport, a transportation software company that is reinventing how cities manage vehicle interactions with streets and sidewalks, is pleased to announce the appointment of David Evans as its […]

Beyond The Buzzwords: How To Make ‘Customer-First’ Actually Happen

Originally published for Forbes Business Council. Written by Khristian Gutierrez, Passport CEO As businesses scale, it’s easy to lose sight of the core mission and reduce your focus on customers’ challenges. Many entrepreneurs, especially in fast-moving and innovative industries, will inevitably experience shifts in market demands that require them to reassess their approach. What’s crucial, […]

Can Smart Cities Save Energy — and Save the World?

Over a million people are killed on the world's roadways every year, and the economic costs of urban traffic congestion exceed $15 billion in the United States alone.

To Boot or to Ticket?

Everyone knows that it’s not ideal to get your car booted. In fact, it’s expensive – especially for the violator. However, booting isn’t the only option to handle enforcement issues. Many private operators and cities are having to weigh in on the pro’s and con’s of booting versus ticketing. Which is really the best enforcement […]

The fight for UK’s kerbside

Originally published by ITS International in January/February 2019 Dynamic kerbside management is crucial if urban authorities are to address increasingly chaotic situations caused by the gig economy and mobility innovation, says Adam Warnes at Passport. Demand for the kerbside is growing and changing and it’s no surprise when you consider the recent innovations within the […]

Passport Hires new General Counsel, Chris Matton

Transportation software and payments company, Passport, hires Chris Matton to lead legal operations and support the company’s strategic growth plans Charlotte, N.C. (April 14, 2021) — Today, Passport, the leading transportation software and payments company trusted by cities for parking and mobility management through its digital platform, is pleased to announce that Chris Matton is […]

Passport hires SVP of Product

Charlotte, N.C. (August 19, 2021) — Passport, a transportation software and payments company, is pleased to announce Sarah Ratcliffe has joined the team as Senior Vice President of Product. In this role, Ratcliffe will ensure Passport meets the needs of its customers and will own the product growth strategy and execution, along with leading the […]

Procuring Mobile Pay Parking Technology

As pay by app parking gains popularity, several cities and municipalities are still in the process of playing catch up to the technology.  Even with smartphones being around for more than a decade, many cities are still utilizing outdated coin meters: much to the chagrin of their constituents. Add to that, the loss of potential […]