Disruptor Profile: How ParkJockey is Bringing Parking Online

ParkJockey UK are proud to be featured in the NimbusNinety blog, prior to their semi-annual conference and inaugural Ignite awards, which will take place on the 4-5th of November, in London.

Igal Aciman, our Global Head of Sales & Marketing, has been invited to speak at the conference, to give an insight into ParkJockey in relation to ‘Customer-centric Digital Disruption in a Traditional Industry’.

The Nimbus Ninety article outlines ParkJockey’s initial steps of disrupting a traditional industry, along with the most important fact that makes any customer-centric app successful – putting the customers first, give to them what they want and cateting for them that will ensure a more seamless experience

Read the full article here, featuring an interview with Kamal Rajput (Head of Operations, UK) and Igal Aciman.

The Emerging Miami Tech-hub

Miami’s creative culture is catching the eye of many investment firms and start-up accelerators. A recent article by Nancy Dahlberg in the Miami Herald reiterates the exciting new prospects of South Florida and the reasons for which Miami is becoming a new tech ecosystem, with a big nod to ParkJockey.

“All the elements are here,” speaks Brad Harrison, a New York Venture capitalist. It’s position as the gateway to Latin America and a growing ecosystem of talented entrepreneurs show that there is an abundance of potential for finding the next best thing in Miami.

As ParkJockey, we are proud to be part of the thriving Miami start-up ecosystem.

To read full article on The Miami Herald, click here.

ParkJockey Launches One-Touch Parking™ App

ParkJockey Launches One-Touch Parking™ App in Chicago

Chicagoans Can Now Drive With Peace of Mind & Let ParkJockey Handle the Rest – from Locating to Reserving Parking & Cashless Payments

CHICAGO ─ September 15, 2014 ─ ParkJockey, developers of the “One-Touch Parking™” solution, announces its time-saving and eco-friendly parking locator and reservation tool is now available in Chicago. The no-cost mobile application drastically reduces the time spent searching for a parking spot by providing parking locations, estimates walking distances and even learns your parking-specific preferences so users can make an informed and smart parking reservation, pay for it in advance, and seamlessly sync their reservation with their calendar.

“ParkJockey rolled out its One-Touch Parking reservation application in London, Miami and New York earlier this year with rapid adoption rates and we expect to bring the same level of relief to the more than 2.6 million Chicago residents and nearly 40 million people who visit the city annually,” commented Managing Partner, James Weiss, ParkJockey Chicago. “Chicago is known as the City that Works and ParkJockey’s parking application is going to make sure its dedicated workforce gets to work with less stress and without overpaying for their parking.”

At launch, ParkJockey’s application included access and reservation capabilities for more than 6,000 parking spaces in Chicago and this number is expected to grow exponentially by the end of the year.

“Our advanced team of technology experts and business leaders have invested and developed an application that eases logistical challenges for commuters and travelers, while also helping to ensure parking lot owners and operators are operating at their full capacity and revenue potential,” remarked CEO and Co-Founder of ParkJockey, Umut Tekin. “But we are not stopping there. ParkJockey is already planning to roll out its second application by the end of the year. The premium application has not yet been announced but can best be described as a ‘virtual valet’; we are expecting it to revolutionize parking as we know it.”

Benefits for ParkJockey Users

One-Touch parking™ solution predicts the optimal parking space based on your preferences and external factors such as the weather.
One-Touch reservations from website or through the application.
Saves time and fuel spent driving around searching for parking.
Integrates / seamlessly syncs with your Facebook or personal calendar.
Access to ParkJockey’s round-the-clock local customer service support.
No payment worries; ParkJockey provides a cashless experience.
Application learns your parking preferences such as valet versus self-park.
ParkJockey Loyalty Rewards Program – one point is given for every dollar spent on daily parking and the user receives a $5 off parking discount once they accumulate 500 points.

Benefits for ParkJockey Parking Operators and Owners

Increase revenue potential by tapping into ParkJockey as a sales channel.
Optimize capacity utilization with full online control to modify your capacity and parking tariffs.
Collaborate with traffic generating venues – your parking operation will be exposed to events, venues and companies in your area to drive reservations and sales to your location.
Web-based solution provides real-time operational information and analytics.
No monthly fees, no sign up fees, no credit card fees, and no commitment.

About ParkJockey

ParkJockey is led by a team of experienced technology entrepreneurs, management consultants and parking specialists. ParkJockey has unrivalled expertise in the industry and is available in London, Miami and New York. A rapid expansion program is in place and will include Amsterdam, Istanbul, Los Angeles, Paris and San Francisco by end of the year.

ParkJockey is a no-cost mobile application, website and parking rewards program that helps users easily find and reserve parking, in advance or on-the-go. ParkJockey removes the stress out of locating parking, comparing prices and confirming availability for an easy park and go option for today’s busy commuter. ParkJockey is a member of the US National Parking Association and has been recognized in the UK for “Innovation in Consumer Experience”. For more information, visit ParkJockey.com. ParkJockey is available for download from the iTunes® App Store and the Google Play™ store app.

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ParkJockey featured in Parking Magazine

ParkJockey was recently featured in the July/August 2014 edition of Parking magazine. Listed under “Industry Newsmakers”, Parking magazine highlights the app’s “One Touch” experience, its ability to sync with personal calendars and adjust based on customer preferences.

Pick up a copy today and read all about it!

ParkJockey featured on Reuters on the Road!

ParkJockey founder and CEO, Umut Tekin, is at it again – spreading the word about ParkJockey! Previously on prime time morning TV with CNBC, this time, he’s speaking with Axel Threlfall of Reuters on the Road. In this interview, Umut gives a great explanation on how ParkJockey uses predictive analytics to provide more intelligent parking spot recommendations to its users. He also gives some insight into ParkJockey’s larger plans. Check out the full interview below or click here.

ParkJockey CTO shares his thoughts on iOS8 with Mobile Entertainment

Earlier this week, our very own CTO, Philippe Saint-Just, was interviewed by Mobile Entertainment (ME), along with other thought-leaders in the mobile community. This is the second time ParkJockey has been featured here, the first being given the crown of App of the Day.

The topic of this was, ‘Apple’s introduction of iOS8’. Here were his thoughts:

“The updates to notifications, widgets and lock screen apps will increase the fluidity of information and reduce the number of steps required to take action – ultimately, translating to better user engagement.

Since some of these features already exist on Android, this will allow app developers to align the products more closely on iOS and Android platforms. We also look very positively on the introduction of Swift. By reducing the learning curve for developers and allowing them to focus less on low level programming and more on feature development, we expect to see drops in costs and shorter development cycles.”

A transatlantic contender …

Today, a top parking industry magazine published a enthralling full page article for their June 2014 issue, exhibiting ParkJockey in their ‘Smart Phone App’ section as a transatlantic contender to car park location and booking services.

The Parking Review is the UK’s leading parking publication therefore an established reference point to all in the industry. Getting such great exposure is something to be proud of, we take pride in from any mention we get, as it pushes us to strive for more. If you would like to read the full article please subscribe to The Parking Review, you can do this from following this link.

ParkJockey App Now Live in Chicago!

MAY 27: PARKJOCKEY IS NOW TAKING OVER THE WINDY CITY!

Parking Chicago

ParkJockey’s pioneering new app and website will cut the time it takes Chicagoans to find a parking space from twenty down to two minutes! Launching with over 4,000 parking spaces in the system for Chicago, ParkJockey app allows users to browse for nearby parking spaces, compare prices, book and pay for parking with just one touch. By programming their preferences into the app, users can trust ParkJockey to find and book the most optimal parking option for them with a simple click on the “BOOK” button.

Research shows that drivers spend over 8,000 hours in their lifetime (close to a year) looking for somewhere to park. ParkJockey provides a painless solution to this problem, allowing drivers to quickly and easily plan their journey ahead of time, cutting out the need for that last minute frantic circle around the block to find a suitable space.

Whether arranging your travel in advance, or making a last minute booking, ParkJockey takes all the hassle out of parking, leaving you with more time to get on with what really matters.

The app seamlessly syncs with your calendar, estimates driving time, parking space availability and walking distance from the drop off point to your next appointment to give an accurate picture of the complete journey from start to finish.

ParkJockey is now available to download and use in Chicago from the App Store or Google Play.

ParkJockey is right up your street …

This Bank Holiday weekend, ParkJockey was featured in the Sunday & Daily Express, which is said to be one of the nations most read newspapers with a combined circulation of 1 million people. Not to mention the article was published on the Express online website which has around 10 million monthly unique visitors.

The article describes ParkJockey as being ‘right up your street’ – something that would be perfect for you, ideally when you are getting frustrated looking for that illusive parking space! To read the full article – click here.