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Mar 2007
Verrus Expands Pay by Phone Parking Coverage in the Greater Vancouver Area
Over 85% of all meter and surface lot spaces now allow park and pay by phone
Vancouver, B.C. March 6, 2007 – Verrus™ Mobile Technologies Inc., the pioneer in pay by phone systems, announced today the launch of its pay by phone parking service at all EasyPark™ Vancouver surface lots, expanding its service coverage in the Vancouver area to more than 500 lots and 8,300 on-street meters. Since the service’s original introduction in the region back in 2001, Verrus has processed millions of local pay by phone parking transactions.
"Upon seeing the success of the Verrus pay by phone parking service, it made sense for us to bring this convenient payment method to our customers," stated Mel McKinney, General Manager, EasyPark Vancouver. "Now motorists, including members of our EasyGreen™ environmental program, are guaranteed a better parking experience when visiting our lots."
"EasyPark marks yet another North American parking lot operator partner for Verrus continuing to validate our position as the leading provider of pay by phone parking systems," said Desmond Griffin, Chief Executive Officer, Verrus. "We process more pay by phone parking transactions than any other and recognize that making our service available at surface lots - like those managed by EasyPark - will ensure the continued adoption of pay by phone parking, both in Vancouver and elsewhere."
To use the Verrus pay by phone parking service, motorists call into the Verrus system, enter the location number of the meter or parking lot, and then enter the total time they’d like to park for (up to the maximum time allowed by the city, municipality, or lot operator). First-time users of the system create their accounts online at www.verrus.com making the entry of credit card and license plate information fast and easy. Additionally, new users can do this from the streets via their phone if needed.
Parking with Verrus provides the following unique benefits to motorists:
- Eliminates the need for coins, cash, or pay stubs.
- Allows you to park securely and comfortably from within your car (or while on the go if you’re running late).
- Helps eliminate parking tickets by providing automatic text reminders and the ability to remotely extend your time from any phone.
- Provides an online record of parking transactions perfect for expensing or giving to your accountant.
The greater Vancouver metropolitan area today marks the largest North American deployment of pay by phone parking services. In 2001, Imperial Parking was the first parking operator to adopt the Verrus pay by phone parking service which it operates under its "Impark Wireless™" brand. Since then, Advanced Parking, Metro Parking, and Diamond Parking have followed suit. The City of Vancouver and its neighbouring cities of White Rock and Richmond have also incorporated the Verrus service into their on-street parking spaces, with the City of Vancouver offering it at their 8,300 meters.
For more information on Verrus and its pay by phone parking systems, please contact 604-642-4286 or email info@verrus.com. Additional information can be found online at www.verrus.com.
About EasyPark Vancouver
EasyPark™ has a service history of over 50 years in parking management and excellence within the City of Vancouver. Founded in 1984 by visionary downtown merchants, the Corporation manages and operates parkades and properties owned or leased by the City of Vancouver, or joint ventures between the City and third parties.
About Verrus Mobile Technologies Inc.
Founded in 2000, Verrus has pioneered pay by phone services beginning with North America’s first pay by phone parking installation in 2001, and the "OrderUp" mobile phone food and beverage ordering system used at Safeco Field, launched in the Summer of 2005. Today, the company’s service is available in over 90 cities and towns throughout North America and Europe making it the most widely-used pay by phone system. Using state-of-the-art technology infrastructure supporting payments via SMS, IVR, and Web, Verrus has established a record of innovation and reliability with millions of payment transactions processed each year.
Media Contact:
Magnolia Marketing Communications
Megan Williams
(778) 318-7810
megan@magnoliamc.com
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