Handyparken.at is over – what to do?

The app, which was previously acquired by a Swedish brand, is rolling out the service with 1.10.24 in the cities mentioned. The users were made an offer to switch, a temporary retention of the tariff was promised, but a tariff adjustment is not ruled out. Significant cost increases are expected to follow.

The monthly costs for entrepreneurs will then increase from EUR 1.80 to EUR 5.99/user/month (excl. VAT), which is an increase of 3,3-Angry corresponds. Private infrequent parkers are also affected: instead of EUR 0.18 per parking transaction, 15% will be added to the parking tariff, but at least EUR 0.49. An increase of at least 2,7-Angry, For tickets in Graz that cost up to EUR 11, the service fee increases to EUR 1.65, an increase of that 9- Angry.

In Graz, Baden and Klagenfurt, the city administrations have already taken countermeasures and are offering to help PRESTO-PARKINGa new Austrian operator with many years of international experience, offers a functionally and qualitatively equivalent alternative that promises savings of 75-100%. In Baden, tickets can be activated at no additional cost. In Graz and Klagenfurt private users can five tickets per month with no service fee activate and do the same Save 100%. For each additional ticket, only EUR 0.05 is charged. Compared to the competition, which charges a EUR 1.65 service fee for an EUR 11 ticket, the customer saves 97%.

“For PRESTO-PARKING, the focus is on communities and citizens who are looking for a service at the highest international level for parking space management at the best conditions,” explains managing director DI Thomas Tampier. “Thanks to our many years of international experience, we are able to provide municipalities with technological support towards the digitalization of parking space management. In addition to our mobile payment solution via app, we also offer electronic permit services, license plate recognition, penalty applications and solutions for the management of barrier-free parking spaces or parking garages. The development of our technology and service operations take place 100% in Austria, which sets us apart from our competitors.”