How To Simplify Zipcar Access To Your Private Parking
At this point, we are all familiar with the sharing economy. Big names like Uber, Lyft, WeWork, Industrious, Airbnb, Vrbo, and ParqEx are just a few companies that have made their mark in this industry. But let’s not forget about Zipcar.
Zipcar is a car-sharing service that is an alternative option to owning a vehicle or going through old-school car rental companies. For residential property owners and managers seeking ways to add different amenities to their property, Zipcar pops up on their list. Property owners & managers, do you have Zipcars on-site? Learn how to simplify Zipcar access to your private parking!
About Zipcar
All companies in the sharing economy strive to simplify their user experience. With that in mind, Zipcar allows users to get started quickly by selecting a membership type that fits their needs and booking a trip via their app (after credentials are swiftly verified) with a company-owned Zipcar by the hour or day. As Zipcar is nationwide, users can easily book rides with Zipcar no matter where they are, 24/7. With very few rules, like making sure the vehicle is clean, filled with gas, and returned on time, Zipcar is a fan favorite.
Zipcar & Residential Buildings
A key focus in residential real estate is always amenities. And amenities keep evolving! So, property owners and managers must stay on top of the amenity game if they want to continue drawing in the ideal tenants and residents. These days, it’s not sufficient to solely offer in-unit washers and dryers with front desk staff. Now, amenities that keep buildings trendy and relevant are dog-washing areas, license plate recognition cameras for parking facilities, car-washing services in parking garages, and car-sharing options like Zipcar.
Zipcar at Private Parking
Zipcar is a seamless experience for any Zipcar in an open surface parking lot or street parking. However, a slight hiccup and inconvenience property owners and management experience with the Zipcars they have on their property is regarding access to their private parking spaces. The current solution and workaround for Zipcars sitting behind gates or garage doors are parking passes or gate codes. Depending on the property, some Zipcars may have their parking pass behind the visor on the driver’s side or the gate code is listed under the Zipcar reservation in the app.
Property management: We know you know the security threat of losing parking passes floating around or gate codes shared with unauthorized users. Yes, Zipcar has a workaround for their users if they lose the parking pass or can’t find the gate codes, but your property has to deal with the aftermath.
Not with ParqEx’s parking solutions working in tandem with Zipcar at your property! Keep reading to discover how to simplify Zipcar access to your private parking.
ParqEx’s Solution for Zipcar Access to Private Parking
ParqEx’s solution for Zipcars accessing your private parking facilities lies with our Licence Plate Recognition technology. Instead of having to deal with parking passes in Zipcar’s visors or shared gate codes, ParqEx’s LPR cameras will scan all license plates entering and exiting your property, including all Zipcars. As these Zipcars each have their “home” parking spot on your property, they are already within the system as authorized vehicles. Now, your tenants and residents who utilize the Zipcars on-site will not encounter any difficulties coming and going from your property. Furthermore, with LPR utilized, the property’s overall security is heightened as property management staff keep a thorough and diligent eye on all real-time activities on the property.
The Result
For property owners with Zipcars or alternative car-sharing services like Turo or GetAround, we know we have addressed your question on how to simplify Zipcar access to your private parking. Our License Plate Reading technology strengthens the overall property security and facilitates the parking process for residents using the Zipcars.
Don’t overcomplicate things with parking passes and gate codes. Instead, learn more about our LPR technology amenity working alongside your Zipcar amenity and get in touch!
