“Paying for street parking is now more convenient than ever before. Visitors to downtown San Luis Obispo can pay for parking using a mobile app they may already have installed,” said City Parking Programs Manager, SLO, Gaven Hussey.
Drivers to downtown San Luis Obispo can choose to bypass the traditional pay station and pay for parking safely and easily from their phone. Without ever touching a machine or waiting in line, drivers can seamlessly pay for parking directly from their mobile device. Simply click, pay, and walk away. The HONK payment system integrates directly with San Luis Obispo’s enforcement – passing paid parking sessions to enforcement officers in real-time.
Drivers can opt to receive a 15-minute text reminder before their parking session is set to expire, and are given the option to add more time directly from their phone. The ability to top up via the app eliminates the need to ever run out and feed the meter. Drivers can pay via the mobile wallet of their choice (Apple Pay, Google Pay and PayPal) and all major credit cards.
“We’re thrilled to partner with the City of San Luis Obispo and expand our presence in California,” said Michael Back, HONK Founder and CEO. “This affordable add-on to the City’s pay-by-plate machines gives safety-conscious drivers access to a safe and easy payment option.”