This parking management system eliminates the hassle of manual tracking and payments. With automated license plate recognition, billing, and reporting, businesses can focus on their core operations while ensuring smooth parking operations. Whether managing a small parking lot or multiple sites, the platform offers scalability, security, and a seamless customer experience.”
This solution is designed to streamline parking operations for businesses and property managers. With license plate recognition (LPR), automated billing, and QR code-based location tracking, it offers a secure, scalable, and efficient system for managing parking lots.
Enhanced Features Overview
1. Custom Ruby on Rails Application
• Deployed on DigitalOcean or any preferred cloud platform.
• Scalable to multiple parking lots or facilities.
2. Backend Operations & Automation:
• Background Job Queue: Launches asynchronous operations without slowing down real-time tasks.
• LPR Background Task: Pulls license plate data every X minutes using Verkada’s API, identifying new arrivals automatically.
• Automated Calculations: Tracks the arrival and departure of vehicles and calculates net parking time.
• New: Supports dynamic pricing (e.g., hourly vs. peak hours).
• Automatic Invoice Syncing: Syncs usage and billing data with the Stripe payment system.
3. Client Self-Service Portal:
• Account Registration: Allows customers to enter contact details, billing address, and payment information via Stripe.
• Client Dashboard:
• Add, update, or remove vehicles.
• Manage payment details and download invoices in real-time.
• New: Set parking alerts (e.g., reminders for expiring parking passes).
4. QR Code Generation for Locations:
• Dynamic QR Codes: Each parking spot generates a QR code with embedded location metadata.
• New: QR codes can be scanned for in/out logging without physical ticketing systems.
5. Admin Dashboard with Advanced Controls:
• Manage Lots and Vehicles: Monitor and update lot locations, clients, vehicles, and timesheets.
• Custom Reports: Generate reports for specific periods (daily, weekly, or monthly).
• New: Export reports in CSV/PDF format for accounting or audits.|
• Account Management: Activate, deactivate, and manage user accounts.
• Flexible Pricing Controls: Set different rates by lot, vehicle type, or time of day.
• Automated Billing: Invoices generated monthly with Stripe integration.
• New: Discounts & Promotions – Offer custom discounts or promo codes to attract new clients.
6. Alerts & Notifications System:
• Non-registered Vehicle Alerts: Email alerts for vehicles parked longer than the allowed time (potential squatters).
• Payment Alerts: Notify registered users if payment fails or payment details are outdated.
• New: SMS alerts for urgent parking issues (optional Twilio integration).
