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PrimoSpot (NYC, Boston and Seattle): Using Google Maps and a database of parking indicators, PrimoSpot helps city dwellers in New York, Boston and Seattle find parking. This iOS or Android app helps you to search for parking rules in your space and discover out where there are great parking spots. The app does not indicate which spots are available, however the map characteristic may very well be a neat manner to figure out the place you may find good parking. In addition to road parking, PrimoSpot offers users particulars about nearby garages, including handle, phone quantity, hours and pictures.

This household of apps helps drivers save time, fuel and money (no more parking tickets!), all of which make metropolis residing just a little more convenient. In the event parking you see an app you like but it surely's not in your city, do not fret — some of these apps are increasing to new cities soon.

The city of Boston is partnering with native startup TicketZen to offer a mobile choice to pay parking fines as quickly as you get them. Every Boston-issued ticket will include a barcode that can be scanned into TicketZen's iOS or Android app through a smartphone's camera. The app will then pull up a digital copy of the ticket, which you'll pay by entering your bank card details. Even when the ticket was simply caught below your wiper blade and hasn't but made it into the city's servers, TicketZen can settle for fee particulars immediately and then process the transaction when the city records are up to date.

iSpotSwap : This app tells you when others are vacating their spots, letting you swoop in to take it. Members can "tag" their spots and include the time they count on to leave, which helps drivers discover an open or quickly-to-be-open spot. This app also features a "meter minder" to maintain track of how much time you have got left on your meter whilst you're away from your vehicle.