What is a SaaS parking system? A modern solution for managing a parking lot
A parking system built on the SaaS model is an application that comprehensively handles the processes tied to renting out parking spaces. ParkApp, for instance, brings management, payment, tax settlement and debt recovery functions together on a single platform.
The name SaaS stands for Software as a Service. In practice it means the user does not have to install, configure or maintain anything on their own servers. All operations are carried out in the cloud, and the system is accessed through a web browser or a mobile app.
Why is a cloud parking system a better option than physical infrastructure?
What is the reason a growing number of parking space owners are reaching for cloud parking systems?
No physical barriers for the user
A significant strength of a cloud parking system is the absence of physical control elements - barriers, ticket machines or field staff. Everything happens online, supported by a mobile app and a suitably programmed backend.
A range of useful features
The user gains access to a range of functions: setting rates, defining the hours available for rental, viewing transactions in real time, and issuing invoices automatically.
No additional fees
Using the system involves no subscription fees whatsoever. The operator charges only a commission on the transactions made (15% net). The barrier to entry therefore drops considerably for private owners, housing associations and micro-enterprises.
Full integration
The ParkApp cloud parking system can also be integrated with existing access control systems (barriers, for example). That is not a necessary condition, however.
Running 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
The software runs 24/7, handles payments by card, phone, BLIK and fast transfer, and user data is encrypted in line with IT security standards.
The flexibility of the parking system
A significant strength of a SaaS parking system is its flexibility. Any number of spaces can be made available, by the hour as well as by the day, and the price list is set by the owner. That makes it possible to optimize revenue and match the offer to seasonality or to tenants’ needs.
Full formal and legal handling
A solution of this kind for managing parking spaces also provides comprehensive formal and legal handling. From generating documentation to recovering amounts owed. In the case of unpaid stays, it is ParkApp that takes debt recovery action. The cost on the owner’s side is limited in such a case to a small official fee. From the end user’s perspective the system is intuitive, fast and available on every mobile device.
The low barrier to entry is not without significance either - a parking lot can be started with even a single parking space. As you can see, there are many reasons why cloud-based parking systems are replacing physical infrastructure.
