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Passport’s platform comes integrated with Passport Payments, eliminating the need for third party gateways and processors. There are many benefits of working with an integrated payment processor, like Passport Payments. In addition to avoiding fees and costs associated with connecting to third party processors, you will benefit from eliminated chargeback fees, automated reconciliation and no […]

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It’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the way cities are thinking about their operations as they reopen. From streamlining processes to operate more efficiently, to looking for ways to recoup lost revenue, cities are facing significant challenges and searching for solutions that will support them now and in the future. With public […]

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Students can now pay for and extend parking sessions remotely Kent, Ohio (July 1, 2020) — For the first time, students and visitors at Kent State University have a new way to pay for parking with a mobile app. With the Passport Parking app, drivers can use their smartphones for mobile pay parking at on […]

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We recognize that words aren’t enough. We need to advocate for more transparency within our communities and evaluate our actions as a company. We are committed to continuous learning and to making the changes that align our actions with our values and beliefs. The first step is to ensure that Passport is an inclusive, equitable, […]

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As cities begin to re-open and parking operations return to normal, many are beginning to resume parking enforcement activities. While cities enter full revenue recovery mode, many are looking for ways to save money and future proof their enforcement and parking operations. A digital parking enforcement solution can help cities earn back lost revenue, operate […]

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We are all learning how to navigate the world around us as the country reopens in the wake of COVID-19. In times like these, with so much uncertainty and fear, innovation must become more than a buzzword – it must become a way of life. This is certainly true when it comes to running governments […]

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The parking industry is undergoing a transformation. Shared physical hardware provides opportunity to contract and spread COVID-19. This new reality requires that we not only reconsider the dynamics of parking but also the policy and solutions that allow the entirety of the operation to safely be executed. For the health and safety of both parkers and […]

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Passport recently hosted a panel discussion, moderated by Greg Hammermaster, parking payments expert at Passport, that explored the subject of cashless parking payments and the rapid adoption during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Greg was joined by Dennis Pedrelli, CEO of Chicago Parking Meters, LLC and Bill Dobbins, SVP Business Development of Visa for the engaging conversation. […]

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As cities look for ways to reopen safely and protect their communities Passport has opened its APIs to allow mobile app developers to help solve the health risks posed by one of the dirtiest city surfaces. The current global pandemic has ushered in a challenging new reality, and cities are looking to embrace innovative technology […]

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A word from our CEO, Bob Youakim: COVID-19 has changed the world. And in this new world, cities can’t afford to reopen parking meters. If they do, the most vulnerable citizens in our communities risk exposure to COVID-19. Passporters left our office six weeks ago, and we haven’t been back. In that time, the municipal […]

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