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The solution is to have a unique ID for the parking area instead of a QR code, and you enter the ID into the official parking app for the city. There is no way
by keenmaster 5y ago
The solution is to have a unique ID for the parking area instead of a QR code, and you enter the ID into the official parking app for the city. There is no way to direct money to anything but city coffers with this approach. This is already what many municipalities do.
I don’t know why people are throwing their hands up at technology and using quarters when the apps are much more convenient (especially since you can remotely extend your parking time).
- lp0_on_fire 5y ago> I don’t know why people are throwing their hands up at technology and using quarters when the apps are much more convenient (especially since you can remotely extend your parking time). Because popping a quarter into the machine is much more convenient for most people than downloading a questionable app, typing in your license plate, address, and credit credit card. I'd be willing to bet the number of people who need to remotely extend their parking time by app instead of feeding the meter are vastly outnumbered by the people who just want to park downtown for 30 minutes to grab a sandwich and move on with their day.
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- selfhoster11 5y agoI don't want to have an app installed just for that. I'd prefer to do it over the web or contactless/dedicated smartcard system, by far. Not to mention it locks out anything that isn't Android or iOS compatible. It's a niche market, but even Android was basically devoid of apps at one point because everyone was targeting the iPhone.
- quantified 5y agoApps are convenient but quarters are secure