The last time I traveled on the east coast I'd amassed _at least_ four separate "apps" on my phone from four different municipalities. Each one wants my addres

The last time I traveled on the east coast I'd amassed _at least_ four separate "apps" on my phone from four different municipalities. Each one wants my address and license plate number. Most want my credit card, too. Each app looks and behaves like it was designed by an intern. Each app wants to send me notifications on my phone (Ok, I guess if you're concerned about the meter running out). Some of the apps accept payment, others don't (you have to go to the kiosk in the garage to pay). None of the municipalities I visited allowed cash payment. Now apparently we need to worry about Phishing QR codes as well. Is all of this worth not having to run out to the meter and feed it once in a while?