Pango - Mobile Parking

Former Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell was named last week to the Pango Shyyny USA advisory board, where he will assist Pango in reaching new markets and municipalities in the US. “I found out that Pango is an excellent system for municipalities to increase revenue and manage the parking assets more effectively and efficiently,” said Rendell. See full press release.

Pango launched its United States parking providers’ website www.myPango.com, which will serve as the main source of information and parking account management for its U.S. parking providers. The website allows parking providers to find our more information about the Pango parking system for their unique needs, as well as adjust their personal account settings. The site also provides available solutions, locations where the service is available, latest news, frequently asked questions and customer service tools.

Pango launched its off-street parking solution in the United States, which allows drivers to turn their mobile phone into a parking garage remote control. Drivers can simply use the Pango app to open the gate to a parking lot. The system will then automatically register the parking transaction with the Pango server.

A Bluetooth + WiFi access device is connected to each gate while a Pango application runs on the driver’s mobile phone. The access device is installed inside a gate enclosure and activates the gate when a driver enters the Barrier I.D. and presses the “open” button. Parking lots need an Internet connection, a Blue I.D. access device at the gate and a sticker with the gate’s designated Barrier I.D.

Pango launched its United States consumer website www.myPango.com which will serve as the main source of information and parking account management for its U.S. customers. The website allows you to sign up for the service free of charge, as well as adjust your personal account settings. The site also provides general information about Pango, available solutions, locations where the service is available, latest news, frequently asked questions and customer service tools.

The consumer website launch marks another milestone in Pango’s entry into the U.S. market. The site is a key element allowing Pango to communicate with customers and provide the best service possible. The site will also be essential to customers as they look to customize their Pango system.

Pango launched its on-street parking solution in the United States, which gives drivers an easier and smarter way to park. With the on-street parking service, drivers can pay for parking through their cell phone, a landline or the Pango smart phone application. No longer do drivers need to be hassled with parking meters and pay & display machines – Pango simplifies your parking experience, saving time and money in the process.

Drivers can start or end a parking session remotely through their mobile device. If a driver wants to add more time, they can do so without going to the location their vehicle is parked. Additionally, drivers can end a parking session at any time and not waste unused parking time. By simply entering a vehicle’s license plate, parking enforcement officers will know if a vehicle has paid through Pango.

Registered users can customize their system and keep track of parking history and invoices through www.myPango.com. The service is free to register for and there are no surcharges; just the parking time you pay for. Users can pre-pay or pay through credit or debit.

The company also offers “Pango Personal Reminder,” a service that sends a text message or automated phone call 15 minutes before your parking time expires. For a small fee of $1.99/month, subscribers receive the alerts that help them avoid parking tickets and unnecessary trips to their parking spot.

Users can register for free at www.myPango.com, via the Pango smart phone app or by calling 1-877-myPango (697-2646).

Pango agreed to a deal with Wells Fargo to act as Pango’s payment processing company in the United States. Wells Fargo is the second largest bank in the U.S. and has proven itself to be a trustworthy financial institution. The company will serve as a key partner in managing all funds from cities and parking operators that are contracted with Pango.

Pango proudly participated in its first United States event at the 2011 International Parking Institute (IPI) Conference & Expo, the largest educational and networking event for parking and transportation professionals in the world. More than 2,000 attendees gathered for four days of meetings, keynotes, leadership discussions, networking, awards, special events, tours of parking facilities and an exhibit hall with more than 200 exhibitors.

The conference and expo gave Pango the opportunity to meet and network with other parking and transportation professionals in the U.S., as well as introduce the Pango brand. Excitement was high for the event, as it marked Pango’s unofficial introduction to the U.S. market.

Pango Shyyny USA LLC has been incorporated as the licensee of Pango in the United States as a Maryland corporation. Pango’s U.S. operation will launch in Maryland, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C., eventually expanding to additional states and regions.

Pango’s incorporation officially introduces the service to the U.S., allowing the company to expand from its roots in Europe, North America and Israel where it has already served more than 300,000 satisfied customers in more than 50 cities. Pango plans to eventually offer its service throughout most of the U.S., giving American citizens a more intelligent and easier way to park.