Parking is no longer just about finding a space, it’s becoming a smart, technology-driven experience. Recent UK and international parking conventions, such as Parkex and Intertraffic Amsterdam, have highlighted how cameras, sensors, and digital signage are improving efficiency and reducing stress, while also showcasing newer, advanced parking technologies.
Autopay is becoming increasingly popular as car parks move to digital systems. Using cameras to scan licence plates on entry and exit, the system calculates parking time and automatically charges the fee to the user’s registered payment method, making parking faster and improving the user experience.
In the future, car parks will be able to do more than just let you pay automatically. Car parks might help you find a parking spot and redirect to an available parking bay. Past Intertraffic events have showcased how technology can be used to auto park the car in available parking space without requiring any human interaction.
Another real-life example of this is parking at Gatwick Airport, where a trial with Stanley Robotics let drivers leave their cars at a drop-off area, and robots automatically parked them in available spaces. When the drivers returned, the robots brought the cars back, creating a seamless experience.
Combining this kind of automated parking with a smart guidance system can help to find and secure parking spots as simple as leaving your car at the entrance. It reflects how parking in the future could be fully automated and convenient.
While automated parking and cashless systems have their own benefits, there are some downsides. Not everyone is comfortable with technology, and some still rely on traditional methods and not everyone can switch to full automation over night. That’s why a hybrid approach works best, combining smart systems with human support.
Although much of the industry focuses on revenue through modern payment solutions, lower-tech options can still attract customers. For instance, a car park that accepts cash may draw drivers simply because it’s the only one in the area to do so.
While statistics often prioritise financial performance, they can overlook customer experience. At Bransby Wilson, we understand this and focus on hybrid solutions that enhance user satisfaction while keeping car park’s revenue stable.
We at Bransby Wilson are experts with a hybrid approach. We have been managing all types of car parks, catering to all user groups for 30+ years. Even as we move towards cashless, technology-driven payments, we understand that different people have different needs, and our services make parking convenient for everyone.
We offer different kinds of paid parking services such as pay and display solutions, permit management, payment machine solution, car park setup services and more.
Our real and accessible team of experts is here to help you achieve all your car park operational needs!