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Passport is here to help during the COVID-19 crisis

As Passport continues to navigate the impact of the pandemic, we remain focused on the safety of our employees and clients as well the communities our clients serve. Our team continues to be available during standard support hours to answer emails and phone calls and participate in video conferences remotely.* Members of the World Health […]

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Passport named one of the World’s Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company

Company secures no. 7 spot in the transportation category Charlotte, N.C. (March 11, 2020) — Passport has been recognized on Fast Company’s prestigious list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2020. This list honors the businesses making the most profound impact on both industry and culture, showcasing a variety of ways to thrive in […]

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February 27, 2020

Before autonomous vehicles hit the streets, this is the infrastructure cities need

Countless auto manufacturers and tech companies are developing autonomous vehicles (AVs), and in the next few decades, their introduction will change mobility forever. Their deployment, however, requires cooperation from cities and changes to urban infrastructure. To prepare for AVs, cities need to rethink the relationship between physical and regulatory infrastructure. Decoupling rules from physical infrastructure […]

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February 5, 2020

4 Reasons Why an Open Mobility Ecosystem is the Future

VIDEO: Why an Open Mobility Ecosystem is the Future Cities are evolving faster than ever. With denser populations, increased congestion, and new modes of transportation such as scooters and dockless bikes, people and vehicles alike are having trouble finding space at the curb. It is estimated that New York drivers spend 107 hrs per year […]

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City of Manchester, N.H. launches Passport Parking

Drivers now have an easy, digital option for parking payments Manchester, N.H. (Dec. 23, 2019) — Today, the City of Manchester, N.H. announces the launch of Passport Parking, a convenient app for digital parking payments. The app can be used for mobile pay parking at more than 3,000 spaces throughout the city. With Passport Parking, […]

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Cities Can Learn From the Lightbulb: Passport’s Approach for the Curb

A word from our CEO, Bob Youakim: Yesterday we announced Passport’s $65M Series D fundraise led by Rho Capital Partners, HIG Growth Partners and ThornTree Capital Partners and welcome Habib Kairouz and Scott Hilleboe to Passport’s Board. I’m honored for their conviction in our team and our company vision. We’re looking forward to advancing on our commitment to innovating together with […]

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Greenfield introduces Passport Parking, a new and convenient way to pay for parking

Mobile app allows users to pay to park with their smartphones Greenfield, Mass. (Dec. 13, 2019) — The City of Greenfield announces the launch of Passport Parking, a mobile app to pay for parking. The app is powered by Passport, the leading digital platform for transportation and parking payments. For the first time, residents and […]

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Passport raises $65M in Series D funding

Funding fuels company vision for an open mobility ecosystem for cities Charlotte, N.C. (Dec. 10, 2019) — Passport, the leading digital platform for transportation software and parking payments, has closed a $65M Series D funding round with participation by Rho Capital Partners, H.I.G. Growth Partners and ThornTree Capital Partners. These new investors join existing Passport […]

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Passport named 2019 Software Company of the Year at NC Tech Awards

Company recognized for its achievements in technology Charlotte, N.C. (Nov. 22, 2019) — Passport, the leading digital platform for mobility software and parking payments for municipalities, has been named the Software Company of the Year at the 2019 NC Tech Awards. The NC Tech Awards is North Carolina’s only statewide technology awards program that recognizes […]

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Passport named one of Charlotte’s best places to work for fifth consecutive year

Charlotte Observer ranks Passport as one of the Top Workplaces in the area Charlotte, N.C. (October 21, 2019) — Passport, the leading digital platform for transportation software and parking payments, has been recognized as a 2019 Top Workplace by the Charlotte Observer. Nominees are evaluated by a variety of criteria, including company values, effectiveness of […]

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