Parking is an unavoidable but often underestimated expense for businesses. Employees in major cities and central areas increasingly have to pay for parking, while enforcement has become stricter due to the rise of scan cars. This leads to higher parking costs and an increasing number of fines. Many employees prefer to overpay rather than risk a fine, or they forget to stop their parking session on time via a parking app. This results in unnecessary expenses and frustration for both employers and employees.
What is a scan car?
A scan car is a vehicle equipped with cameras and sensors that scan parked cars to check if they have paid correctly. Cities often deploy these scan cars to enforce parking rules more efficiently. They read license plates and instantly compare them with parking databases, allowing enforcers to issue fines quickly in case of violations.
Thanks to the collaboration between Suivo and Parkd, this problem is a thing of the past. By automatically starting and stopping parking sessions. Costs are reduced, and convenience is significantly increased.
Rising Parking Costs and Fines
Parking costs in many cities have increased significantly in recent years. At the same time, scan cars have made parking enforcement stricter and more frequent. As a result, even a brief failure to pay almost immediately results in a fine. For businesses with vehicle fleets, this presents major challenges:
- Relentless enforcement: In major and central cities, scan cars are constantly patrolling, making it impossible to park without paying.
- High costs: Rising parking rates, fines, and the associated administrative burden place an increasing financial strain on businesses.
- Human errors: Manual parking apps lead to mistakes; employees often forget to start (sometimes even in the wrong zone) and/or stop their parking sessions, causing unnecessary extra costs for the company.
- Hidden costs of fines: Processing a parking fine costs an average of €25 per incident (source: KPMG), which can add up quickly for any vehicle fleet.
Smart and Worry-Free Parking with Suivo & Parkd
With Suivo and Parkd, parking payments are fully automated, eliminating the need for employees to start and stop their parking sessions manually. This prevents mistakes and unnecessary costs.
Automatic Start
- The employee parks the car in a paid parking zone.
- Suivo automatically detects the location, and Parkd starts the parking session.
Automatic Stop
- The employee drives away and leaves the parking space.
- Suivo registers the departure, and Parkd automatically stops the parking session.
The Benefits of Parkd & Suivo
✅ No more parking fines – Parking sessions start and stop automatically, eliminating the risk of forgetting.
✅ Immediate 30% savings – Thanks to automatic stopping, businesses significantly reduce their parking costs.
✅ More focus on work – Employees no longer waste time on paid parking.
✅ Full control over parking expenses – Businesses gain insight into and optimize their parking costs.
Worry-Free Parking in Belgium and the Netherlands
Parkd offers nationwide coverage in both Belgium and the Netherlands.
The Impact of Automated Parking Management: Parking Costs in Ghent
Let’s take a closer look at parking costs in Ghent to understand the benefits of automated parking:
- 1 hour of parking in the red zone: €3
- 2 hours of parking: €7
- 3 hours of parking: €11.50
If you forget to stop your session after parking for only 1 hour, this could lead to an extra €8.50 charge as the maximum parking time (3 hours) is reached.
Studies show that 80% of employees forget to stop a parking session or overpay at least once a week. With Suivo & Parkd, these unnecessary costs are a thing of the past.
The Ultimate B2B Parking Solution
For businesses with employees on the road, the collaboration between Suivo and Parkd offers a professional solution that goes beyond paid parking. With additional support, you can focus on your core business while we simplify parking for you.
- Dedicated Account Manager – Personalized service and optimization to maximize your parking solutions.
- Comprehensive support (SLA):
- Phone support on weekdays for immediate assistance.
- Fast email response (within one hour) so you don’t lose valuable time.
- MyParkd Portal for easy fleet management:
- Real-time license plate updates through seamless integration with Suivo.
- Clear reporting and export options for easy cost analysis, ensuring full visibility into your parking expenses.
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With Suivo and Parkd, you park smarter, reduce costs, and relieve employees of unnecessary worries. Want to find out how your company can benefit from this innovative parking solution? Contact us today!
