Ford has named the latest winners in its Innovate Mobility Challenge series, a key part of Ford Smart Mobility – the first widespread implementation of the company’s long-term plan for sustainable mobility solutions.
The series is comprised of 11 challenges in which Ford invited developers to come up with innovative solutions to mobility problems around the world. Winners from around the world were showcased during Ford President and CEO Mark Fields’ 2015 International CES keynote address.
One of the grand price winners has been AppyParking.
London’s busy streets and limited parking space mean drivers have a hard time getting from place to place, and an even harder time finding somewhere to park when they arrive.
Ford asked developers to consider how technology could make it easier and more convenient for drivers in London to get where they need to go and find a place to park their car when they do arrive.
The AppyParking smartphone application makes finding a parking space anywhere in London easier so drivers can spend less time searching or idling in traffic. The app consolidates parking areas, restrictions and rules into one map. With a few taps of their finger, drivers can see where meters and lots are located, when parking is restricted, and, in some areas, even find available parking spaces. Users can also prepay for parking with the app.
AppyParking demo from AppyParking on Vimeo.
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