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        Apple Maps introduced a new parking feature powered by SpotHero, a Chicago-based parking reservation service, to notify users of parking options and availability in 8,000+ locations across the US and Canada.
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        The partnership is expected to allow users to look for nearby parking and reserve a space using SpotHero's secure payment options within the Apple Maps app. Additionally, it enables users to filter their searches by day and time, as well as by parking spaces that offer EV charging, wheelchair access, valet services, and other amenities.
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        The new parking option complements Spot Hero's Spot IQ, an AI-powered tool that was introduced in January 2020 and claims to provide the most comprehensive real-time parking demand data in North America, enabling operators to determine market-driven dynamic pricing.
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Apple Maps and SpotHero partner to introduce new parking option in North America

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 <p>Urban mobility solutions provider, Flowbird Group, has joined with Beverly Hills' ParkBH to bring digital payment solutions to on-street parking spaces. </p>
 <p>This follows the successful implementation of such systems in downtown parking garages. The partnership now provides the Flowbird mobile payment app and Pay-by-Text system as the sole mobile payment solution for on-street parking in the city. Users can pay through their mobile devices, get alerts when their parking time is about to end, and remotely extend their parking time. </p>
</div> <p><b>Analyst QuickTake:<br>
</b> Today’s partnership announcement comes less than a month after Flowbird Group partnered with <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/34994"> the City of Leavenworth, </a> Washington, to upgrade the city's parking system.</p>

Flowbird Group partners with City of Beverly Hills to expand digital parking payment solutions

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 <p>Via, a company specializing in mobility management systems, has formed a partnership with Passaic County, New Jersey. This partnership is aimed at establishing an on-demand micro-transit service for the residents of Passaic and Clifton.</p>
 <p>This fresh initiative will use Via's technology to deliver app-based transit services using smaller vehicles. These services are designed to provide first/last-mile connections to transit stops. The micro-transit service is set to start in the middle of 2025. It will boost the current paratransit services and offer features that are accessible to riders with diverse abilities. Residents can book these services through a mobile app, phone, or the web.</p>  
</div> <p><b>Analyst QuickTake:<br>
</b> Via has entered several partnerships to improve transit services. It has previously partnered with public transport companies and city authorities like <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/32616"> Jersey City, </a> <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/31355"> Lorain County, </a> <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/31209"> City of Gastonia, </a> <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/30867"> Trinity Metro </a> in Tarrant County, Texas; <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/21129"> Charlottesville Area Transit </a> in Albemarle County, Virginia; and <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/22308"> Din Tur </a> in Sweden. These partnerships are part of Via's ongoing strategy to enhance public transportation solutions.</p>

Passaic County partners with Via to launch microtransit program in New Jersey

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 <p>Iteris, a firm that provides smart mobility infrastructure management solutions, has been bought by Almaviva S.p.A., an Italian digital innovation group. This has resulted in Iteris' common stock no longer being traded on Nasdaq.</p>
 <p>The cloud-enabled solutions provided by Iteris aim to assist public transportation agencies, municipalities, and commercial entities in monitoring, visualizing, and optimizing mobility infrastructure. The company provides advanced detection sensors, mobility and traffic data, SaaS offerings, and consulting services.</p>
 <p>After the acquisition, Iteris will keep operating as a separate legal entity under its original brand. It will continue under the leadership of its current president and CEO Joe Bergera. The company plans to use Almaviva's global network and expertise to grow its ClearMobility platform and expedite innovation in digital mobility solutions.</p>
</div> <p><b>Analyst QuickTake:<br>
 </b> Almaviva first entered a definitive agreement to acquire Iteris for USD 335 million <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/32548"> in August 2024. </a></p>

Almaviva acquires Iteris to expand smart mobility infrastructure management capabilities

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 <p>ParkMobile, a provider of smart parking and mobility solutions and part of the EasyPark Group, has partnered with the Cleveland Cavaliers, an American professional basketball team, to manage parking reservations at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio.</p>
 <p>Through this partnership, fans can reserve parking spaces in advance at over 6,000 parking spots near the arena using the ParkMobile app or the Cleveland Cavaliers' dedicated parking website. The service allows users to search for venues, select their preferred parking lot, and redeem their reservation using a mobile pass or printed permit.</p>
 
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ParkMobile partners with Cleveland Cavaliers to provide parking reservations at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse

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 <p>Urban mobility solutions provider Flowbird Group has formed a partnership with the City of Leavenworth, Washington, to modernize the city's parking system. Improvements include a more advanced touch screen, pay-by-plate parking kiosks, and a Pay-by-Text digital payment option.</p>
 <p>The updated system features solar-powered kiosks with 9.7-inch full-color touch displays, resulting in a more seamless interface for parking transactions. With the Pay-by-Text feature, users can pay for parking directly from their mobile phones without the need for an app. Real-time transaction data from the new system is sent to Flowbird's intelligent data management suite, aiding city staff in monitoring high-use areas and planning for future needs and personnel allocation.</p>
 <p>Flowbird Group is a startup based in France that is focused on urban intelligence. It provides services such as parking management, EV transport solutions, and mobility service applications in 80 different countries.</p>
 
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City of Leavenworth upgrades parking system with Flowbird's modern solutions

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 <p>ParkMobile, a branch of the EasyPark Group providing smart parking and mobility solutions, has partnered with the Fort Wayne City Clerk's office to launch a parking app in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This app allows for on-demand metered parking throughout the city, letting users pay for parking digitally through the app or the website.</p>
</div> <p><b>Analyst QuickTake:<br>
</b> Parkmobile, in the past months, has been undertaking initiatives to provide seamless services across all states in the US. Earlier this month, it launched its mobile payment solution in <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/34297"> New Jersey </a> and launched its services in <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/34356"> Florida. </a> It also digitalized parking payments in <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/29766"> Idaho </a> in May 2024</p>

ParkMobile launches parking app in Fort Wayne, Indiana

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 <p>Optibus, a platform known for its expertise in planning and managing urban bus transport, has joined forces with Roma Transportes, a company that provides logistics solutions for shuttle operations. Together, they plan to introduce AI-powered route planning throughout Rio Grande do Sul, a province in Brazil.</p>
 <p>Through the partnership, Optibus Shuttles, a dynamic route planning tool powered by the mobility streaming platform, Moovex, will be used to improve corporate shuttle services for up to 4,000 passengers daily. The platform will take charge in creating routes and assigning drivers automatically, real-time adjustments for the services they offer, and will minimize vehicle distance travelled in an effort to boost operational efficiency.</p>
</div> <p><b>Analyst QuickTake:<br>
 </b> In August 2024, <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/32398"> Optibus launched Optibus Shuttles </a> to streamline shuttle operations with automated dispatching and routing via Moovex, a mobility streaming platform. The system dynamically adjusts routes based on passenger demand, reducing fuel consumption, labor hours, and mileage. It enhances vehicle efficiency, creates optimal crew schedules, improves data transparency for reporting and financial forecasting, and accurately estimates costs for adding new client services.</p>

Optibus partners with Roma Transportes to deploy AI-powered shuttle services in Brazil

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 <p>Google has collaborated with SpotHero, a parking startup, to incorporate parking reservation services into Google Maps and Google Search for users in the US and Canada.</p>
 <p>This integration enables users to discover and reserve parking spots at over 8,000 locations directly from Maps and Search. Users have the ability to book parking ahead of time and filter choices for EV charging, wheelchair accessibility, and valet services.</p>
</div> <p><b>Analyst QuickTake:<br>
</b> This partnership expands Google's parking-related features, following a previous <a href="https:<br>
//parkmobile.io/newsroom/parkmobile-teams-up-with-google-offering-the-ability-to-pay-for-parking-right-from-google-maps/"> collaboration with ParkMobile </a> for in-app parking payments in 2021.</p>

Google partners with SpotHero to offer parking reservations in Maps and Search

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 <p>The smart parking and mobility solution provider, ParkMobile, has introduced its parking app in the city of Hallandale Beach in Florida. The app, which allows users to pay for on-demand parking, now covers approximately 1,297 on-street and off-street parking spaces across the city.</p>
 <p>The app's introduction is part of a strategic partnership between ParkMobile and the City of Hallandale Beach, aiming to digitize the city's parking system. ParkMobile is focused on enhancing curbside management to provide drivers with a simple and efficient mobile parking payment solution.</p>
 
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ParkMobile expands smart parking solution to Hallandale Beach, Florida

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 <p>ParkMobile, part of the EasyPark Group, has introduced its mobile payment solution in Plainfield, New Jersey. This smart parking and mobility solution allows users to pay for on-demand parking at more than 300 on-street and off-street parking spaces through the ParkMobile app. The app works on iPhone and Android devices and is also accessible through a mobile web browser.</p>
 <p>Users use the app to pay for parking by entering the designated zone number shown on the curbside and parking lot signage, then choose the duration they wish to park. In addition, the app enables users to extend their parking sessions after initial payment.</p>
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Apple Maps and SpotHero partner to introduce new parking option in North America

Flowbird Group partners with City of Beverly Hills to expand digital parking payment solutions

Passaic County partners with Via to launch microtransit program in New Jersey

Almaviva acquires Iteris to expand smart mobility infrastructure management capabilities

ParkMobile partners with Cleveland Cavaliers to provide parking reservations at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse

City of Leavenworth upgrades parking system with Flowbird's modern solutions

ParkMobile launches parking app in Fort Wayne, Indiana

Optibus partners with Roma Transportes to deploy AI-powered shuttle services in Brazil

Google partners with SpotHero to offer parking reservations in Maps and Search

ParkMobile expands smart parking solution to Hallandale Beach, Florida

ParkMobile launches mobile parking payment solution in Plainfield, New Jersey

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Apple Maps and SpotHero partner to introduce new parking option in North America

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