Card payment facilities reduce costs for operators and queuing for driverS
Small footprint makes additional model ideal for multiple installations, prestige locations, and wherever space is limited

UK Headquarters, April 23 2008 – Parkeon is demonstrating a new compact version of its Varioflex® pay station that only accepts card payments at Parkex 2008.  This latest version has been introduced as more people are choosing to pay for parking using a credit or debit card rather than cash at particular locations. 

“With the increasing cost of parking, especially in city centres and at hotels, stations and airports, the majority of payments will be made by credit or debit cards”, 

explains Bob Barnes, Parkeon’s UK Geomarket Director.  “Card usage is related to the value of the transaction.  If it’s less than £5, then motorists are more likely to use cash: above that figure, and they’re more likely to reach for a card.”  

As Parkeon has been able to dispense with the cash processing and handling facilities  in this latest version, the Company has been able to reduce the width by almost 50% compared to the standard model.  This makes it ideal wherever multiple pay stations are required, e.g. at airports, exhibition halls, and entertainment venues.  The machine’s compact dimensions will enable operators to install a greater number of machines in order to reduce queuing.   

The compact Varioflex is also ideal for prestige locations, e.g. hotel foyers, where space may be an issue and its compact footprint and discreet appearance make for a  more unobtrusive installation.

There are additional benefits for parking operators in reducing the volumes of cash they have to handle.  Card payments limit the scope for theft and fraud.  They also help to loweroperating costs by decreasing the amount of cash that has to be collected, counted, sorted and deposited.

New reader handles damaged tickets  

Parkeon has developed a new reader capable of handling damaged or wet tickets for its range of Varioflex pay stations and exit terminals.  The rejection of such tickets is probably the most frequent event that has drivers seeking assistance from parking attendants.  The new reader will minimise these calls, increasing  customer satisfaction, whilst reducing the number of visits required by service engineers.

Varioflex is a trademark of Parkeon