Hello, Joburg? The 90s called, they want their parking payment machines back
How digital solutions are revolutionising parking in South Africa
By Joshua Raphael, Founder and CEO at Parket
Major South African cities have long harboured dreams of becoming smart cities. In the case of a city such as Johannesburg, this means building an urban environment that is connected, intelligent and safe, as well as creating a sustainable and liveable city amongst others. It also means smart mobility, though these aspirations are thwarted by hugely inefficient parking for most parts of the city.
It's true; parking is once again becoming a nightmare as parking lots around the city edge closer to pre-pandemic levels. As a result, there are motorists driving up and down - wasting time and fuel - looking for parking while right next to them might be buildings with vacant bays that...