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Passport recently hosted a webinar where we discussed the current payments landscape and how the parking industry is adapting to changing consumer preferences to provide alternative payment options. Moderator Jim Stanley, VP of Payment Sales, led the panel discussion around the importance of offering these alternative payment options and how to implement more inclusive payment […]

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Providing communities with quick and easy access to parking, Passport Parking now accepts the simple and secure payment methods of Google Pay and Apple Pay. One of the many benefits in offering more payment options beyond credit cards is the ability to pay, manage and extend parking sessions at the click of a button within […]

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Jamestown continues to modernize its operations with the launch of Passport’s mobile payment application for parking Jamestown, N.Y. (July 5, 2022) — The City of Jamestown, N.Y. is introducing a contactless payment option for parking with the launch of the Passport Parking application. The app is powered by Passport, a leading transportation software and payments […]

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Denver, Kansas City and Sound Transit among the many to unlock the power of Passport’s mobility platform Charlotte, N.C. (June 23, 2022) — Passport, a transportation software and payments company, continues to expand its product offering to new and existing clients during the first half of 2022. Denver, Colo., Sound Transit, Wash. and Thunder Bay, […]

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How cities can centralize parking data to make smarter economic decisions Congestion, safety, revenue, sustainability and equitable access are all issues cities want to address, but are in dire need of better parking and mobility data to make well-informed decisions on those issues. The great news is that there are more and more resources available […]

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Passport recently hosted its regional Forward Summit event in Raleigh, N.C., a thought leadership conference where industry experts and city leaders gathered to connect and learn about innovative methods and tools shaping the future of mobility. The one-day event was filled with engaging panel discussions and kicked off with a keynote address on digital city […]

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Managing violations for rental cars could take a city tons of hours and full-time employees. Additionally, a majority of citations issued to rental cars often go unpaid. To help combat that, Passport has now integrated with VERRA — a processor for rental car agencies such as Hertz, Avis and Budget. VERRA either pays the citation […]

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Mobile pay parking and monthly digital parking permits now available for commuters in the San Francisco Bay Area San Francisco, Calif. (Feb. 1, 2022) — The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), the transportation planning, financing and coordinating agency for the San Francisco Bay Area, announces its partnership with Passport today. By leveraging Passport’s platform, MTC can […]

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Barnacle plugs into Passport’s digital platform Charlotte, N.C. (August 12, 2021) — Passport, a transportation software and payments company, is reimagining parking enforcement in partnership with Barnacle. Thanks to Barnacle’s integration into Passport’s immobilization APIs, cities now have access to the safer, more user-friendly alternative to the traditional enforcement boot via Passport’s digital platform. The […]

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Have you ever looked at your credit card statement, seen an unfamiliar charge and immediately called the credit card company to dispute the charge? A chargeback, as this is typically called, occurs when a cardholder disputes a charge on their credit card statement with their card issuer, and then the card issuer reverses the funds […]

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The City continues to innovate and offer more ways to pay for parking with launch of digital parking permits Portland, Maine (May 25, 2021) — The City of Portland, ME is continuing to simplify the parking experience with the launch of its new, end-to-end digital parking permits management system. The system, powered by transportation software […]

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Interchange rates, card association fees and processing fees are all a cost of accepting payments, and are almost always included on your monthly merchant statements. Merchant statements, however, can be fairly complex documents, and it is often difficult to interpret how all these different fees are being applied to your operation and why. These statements, […]

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Westminster, Colorado is a booming suburb situated about 20 minutes north of Denver. With a growing population of young professionals and families, Westminster is known as one of the best places to live in the state. New local business openings and exciting projects continue to position Westminster as an innovative city that is making a […]

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Bend, Oregon was already one of the nation’s fastest-growing cities, and in-migration has increased as the quality of life has drawn many remote workers. The population has grown from about 20,000 residents in the 1980s to over 110,000 residents today. Also a popular tourist destination due to its blend of awe-inspiring outdoor spaces and its […]

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The Passport Operating System will integrate parking payment software within the iAccess Life app, making parking easier for users. Charlotte, N.C. (Oct. 20, 2020) — Passport, a transportation and payments software company that is reinventing how cities manage vehicle interactions with streets and sidewalks, is announcing its partnership today with iAccess Life, a lifestyle mobile […]

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