ST. PETERSBURG INTRODUCES NEW PAY-BY-PHONE PARKING AT METERS

With the launch of new system, residents and visitors to St. Petersburg are now able to conduct their metered parking transactions by mobile phone, a revolutionary new service that will allow residents and visitors in downtown St. Petersburg to save time and money by using their mobile phone to pay for parking. To use the new Parkmobile system, customers register for free at www.parkmobile.com  . Once registered, motorists can use a mobile app, the internet, or a toll free phone call, 877-PARK-714 or 1-877-727-5714 to pay for parking ($0.35 per transaction or $1.75 per month and $0.25 per transaction for frequent users). Motorists can also select the option to receive text message alerts and reminders fifteen minutes before their time expires.

ST. PETERSBURG (Oct. 26, 2010)  -- The city of St. Petersburg and Parkmobile USA, Inc. announced today a revolutionary new service that will allow residents and visitors in downtown St. Petersburg to save time and money by using their mobile phone to pay for parking.

To use the new Parkmobile system, customers register for free at www.parkmobile.com. Once registered, motorists can use a mobile app, the internet, or a toll free phone call, 877-PARK-714 or 1-877-727-5714 to pay for parking.  The phone number is displayed on every parking meter. After setting up the account, customers can immediately start using the system with their registered mobile phone. Motorists can also select the option to receive text message alerts and reminders fifteen minutes before their time expires.  Motorists can track parking expenses and print reports through Parkmobile's secure site.

"Beginning in June, we have implemented a number of changes in the downtown parking program designed to make parking downtown easier, promote downtown businesses, and help citizens and visitors avoid parking citations while we preserve adequate parking availability and hold the line on costs during tight budget times," said St. Petersburg Mayor Bill Foster. "This new service will be a great convenience for downtown visitors and aligns with our goals of making downtown parking easy and convenient."

"Parkmobile is very excited to launch our pay by phone parking service in St. Petersburg," said Albert Bogaard, CEO of Parkmobile USA, Inc.  "With this technology, customers can pay from the comfort and safety of their own vehicle.  The pay by phone service is an example of another technology that can make our lives easier and more efficient."

The program will be offered citywide at all on-street parking meters in St. Petersburg. Parkmobile's innovative technologies and services will enhance the experience of motorists. Customers even have the ability to purchase one additional hour without having to go back to the meter Parkmobile's pay by phone is an ideal parking option, and is simple and convenient.

For additional information, please visit: www.stpete.org or www.parkmobile.com.

About Parkmobile Parkmobile is a leading global provider of seamlessly integrated end-to-end solutions for pay by phone parking and digital parking permits. With millions of registered users, Parkmobile is available in more than 100 cities worldwide. Parkmobile USA was founded in Atlanta, Georgia and has become one of the largest providers of cashless parking systems in the United States. The company's call center, engineering team and corporate headquarters are located in the U.S. For additional information, please visit www.parkmobile.com.