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The Pcard+, elected product of the year 2021
Interparking was delighted to be awarded Product of the Year for its Pcard+ offering following a survey by the independent firm Nielsen of some 10,000 randomly selected consumers, as well as more than 5,000 of its regular users. This sector-based award, using four criteria: attractiveness, innovation, purchase intention and satisfaction gave Pcard+ a remarkable rating of 4.6 stars out of 5. The license plate recognition feature linked to the Pcard+ account and the quality of the customer service were particularly appreciated by those surveyed.
Italy: Mestre car park in Venice refurbished
In Venice, the Mestre outdoor car park has just undergone a major makeover; the installation of an underground cistern to collect rainwater and redistribute it to the city's factories. We took advantage of this work to refresh both the tarmac and the signage of the car park. Situated opposite the railway station in Venice, the Mestre Interparking is in a prime location for commuters who only have to cross the pedestrian walkway to reach the station platforms. The car park is also equipped with the Telepass system to improve the driver experience by removing the need to go to pay stations.
REFURBISHED CAR PARK TARMAC AND SIGNAGE
The Netherlands: management of the Megastores car park in The Hague
In The Hague, Interparking has been operating the car park of the city's largest shopping centre, MegaStores, since 1 April 2021. Located at the city's gates, this complex brings together nearly 40 retailers under one roof and is expected to expand in the near future. Its car park, partly underground, has 1,800 spaces making it one of the largest in The Hague.
The Netherlands: the Interparking Parking School is launched
Already established in other countries, the Parking School (read more on page 49) was also successfully launched in the Netherlands last year. This training and e-learning centre allows staff members to be trained virtually on a wide range of topics including the maintenance of our car parks, the management of entry and exit bollards, and our products and services. advance; dedicated spaces for people with reduced mobility and electric vehicles are also available.
The Netherlands: management of the 10 car parks at Eindhoven Airport
In Eindhoven, Interparking won the tender for the management of the airport car parks; this covers the 10 car parks around the country's second largest airport which handles 6.7 million passengers a year. In all, there are 5,800 parking spaces for passengers and staff and also a ‘kiss and ride’ (drop-off) area. In some of these car parks, customers can reserve their space in
The Covid-19 health crisis has necessitated rapid adaptation to try to combat the spread of the virus Interparking has tested an innovative contactless parking concept… A customer enters the car park and simply passes his or her hand in front of the entrance gate; a sensor then triggers the printing of a ticket - a fully contactless process. Payments and exiting the car park are also contactless. The Boulevard car park in Scheveningen was the first in the Group to be equipped with this technology; others followed such as the P1 Front car park at Brussels Airport.
Italy: from the south to the north of the peninsula
The new car park for the Sant'Elia Hospital in Caltanissetta, Sicily, opened on 7 August 2020. Featuring an elevated walkway leading directly to the hospital structure, it offers a capacity of nearly 300 cars on three levels and 310 spaces reserved for medical staff in two outdoor car parks. The car park is managed by the company of the same name. Under the coordination and control of Interparking, the Caltanissetta Hospital Parking joins the list of hospital car parks managed by Interparking Italia (Gemeli Polyclinic in Rome and the Pope John XXIII Hospital in Bergamo). In this Lombardy city, Interparking acquired the Bergamo Triangolo Parking in October 2020. With seven levels, three of which are underground, and 500 spaces, it is located a few minutes' walk from the historic centre, where there are more and more pedestrian areas.
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Poland: at the foot of the Wawel Royal Castle
This underground car park in the Centre of Krakow has 600 parking spaces available 24 hours a day and is a safe and convenient starting point for visiting the city. It is located in the historical centre, close to the city’s most popular tourist attraction, Wawel Castle, which - until the end of the 17th century - was the residence of Polish monarchs. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the castle has become a museum displaying weapons, tapestries and unique pieces from the national art collection.
Germany: three car parks near the Schweriner Schloss
In September 2020, Contipark (our commercial brand in Germany and Austria) took over three car parks in Schwerin, the capital of MecklenburgWestern Pomerania. The first is in Grunthastrasse, near the railway station. The second one, the Klosterstrasse car park, offers around 90 spaces
Located at 200 meters from Schweriner Schloss
and its location (200 metres from the Schweriner Schloss) makes it an ideal starting point for tourists. The third building, Am Schloss, has space for 350vehicles on several floors; it is close to both the castle and the city’s pedestrian zone. These three central car parks are just as convenient for visitors as for residents and commuters.
