Oklahoma to begin mPARK testing

Using mPARK you can pay for parking using your mobile phone at any Reino Multibay on-street Parking Meter in Oklahoma

This service offers a hugely convenient alternative to cash payments for parking and additionally gives the motorists the following innovative options:

· Multiple payment options. Payment can be made to a range of credit card or mobile phone billing alternatives.
· Family & Friends. Family members who do not have credit cards or contract mobile accounts can bill their mPARK transactions to your mPARK account.
· Remote Transactions. Caught in a meeting for longer than expected? You can create a new mPARK transaction from the comfort of your office. Maximum stay by-laws apply.
· Business Accounts. Simplify business parking policy with mPARK business accounts. Companies can bill all their employees parking expenses to a single account.

The city is trying the new meters for three months beginning next week. mPARK will install 6 electronic meters downtown.

About mPARK

mPARK is an innovative yet easy to use service that allows you to pay for parking using your mobile phone. Parking charges can be billed to your Visa, MasterCard or American Express credit card. We soon expect to be able to offer other payment methods such as billing directly to your mobile phone bill.

Motorists are required to pre-register to use mPARK, thereafter their mobile phone number is recognised when they call the main service number. The cost of the parking transaction is logged against the mobile phone so there is no need to carry a supply of coins for parking.

Users can also opt to have an SMS text message sent to them 10 minutes before expiry time of their voucher in order that they can return to their vehicle in good time and avoid a Penalty Charge Notice.