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Los Angeles, CA –  Automotus has announced a partnership with Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to optimize operations at the airport’s pickup and drop-off terminals. Automotus, a leader in automated curb management technology, will deploy its computer vision platform at SMF’s pickup and drop-off areas to streamline curbside activity, reduce congestion, enhance safety, and improve the passenger experience. Through Automotus’ solutions, SMF will gain the ability to monitor curb activity in real time, gather valuable data on vehicle flow, and proactively manage traffic to ensure smooth operations for all travelers. Sacramento International Airport joins other major cities, such as Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Atlanta, and Fort Lee (NJ), that are deploying Automotus curb management solutions to enhance safety and reduce congestion and emissions through automation. “Our work with Sacramento International Airport underscores the growing demand for smarter, data-driven curbside solutions,” said Jordan Justus, CEO of Automotus. “By automating what used to be manual monitoring, we’re helping airports like SMF improve efficiency, reduce emissions, and create a better experience for travelers and operators alike.” “Managing curbside traffic has become increasingly complex with the growth in rideshare, delivery services, and private vehicle traffic,” said Sheri Thompson-Duarte, Deputy Director of Operations and Public Safety at SMF. “Our partnership with Automotus enables us to better understand and manage these changing demands and to automate certain functions to reduce congestion, minimize idling, and create a more efficient experience for everyone visiting the airport.” For more information, visit www.automotus.ai About Automotus Automotus is the leader in automated curb management, working with cities and airports to make communities safer, healthier, and more accessible by addressing the growing competition for curb space. With first-of-its-kind computer vision technology deployed at the curb, Automotus automates curb operations and enforcement – enabling cities, airports, fleets, and small businesses to manage curb activity, make data-driven decisions, and incentivize EV adoption – all without the need for a parking app or kiosk.

Vancouver, Canada – PayByPhone, a global leader in mobile parking payments, has signed a strategic global partnership with SKIDATA, an international leader in the field of parking and access control solutions and their management, to join SKIDATA Connect, an all-in-one platform for managing customer experiences in the Parking & Mobility and Sports & Entertainment industries. PayByPhone users will soon be able to enjoy smooth, secure and convenient entry at hundreds of off-street gated garages thanks to SKIDATA‘s extensive global coverage across Canada, France, Germany, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States as the service is rolled out. Jonny Combe, Chief Executive Officer and President, PayByPhone, says, “By establishing long-term partnerships that enable intelligent, connected solutions for our drivers, we deliver on our promise of simplifying our users’ journeys. This strategic collaboration with SKIDATA further enhances that pledge by continuing to significantly expand our global footprint in gated off-street parking and delivering a truly integrated experience though our AutoPay and Pay on Exit functions. Thanks to SKIDATA Connect’s versatility, PayByPhone will be integrated quickly and seamlessly.” The first city to benefit from this new partnership will be Miami, Florida. Christopher Archer, Senior Vice President of North America for SKIDATA, says, “SKIDATA focuses on cultivating global partnerships with best-of-breed companies that share our commitment to creating seamless, intuitive experiences for end users. PayByPhone fits this criterion perfectly. Our newly signed partnership not only enables us to maintain our promise to our clients to enhance SKIDATA’s service offering, but also it ensures a simple, secure, and sustainable solution that continues to reshape the future of visitor management for parking operators.” Carmen Donnell, Managing Director North America for PayByPhone, says, “We’re delighted to be able to launch this partnership first in Miami, where PayByPhone has been a parking provider to Downtown Miami for the last 16 years. By expanding our gated off-street parking presence across locations in both the City of Miami and Miami Beach, we bring additional benefits and convenience to our users, who can use the same app they already trust for on-street parking, which ultimately helps to simplify another important aspect of their journey.” Other locations in the US and Canada as well as those in France, Germany, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom will follow over the next few months. To use AutoPay, drivers simply opt-in in the PayByPhone app before starting their journey. Once activated, they can enter and exit participating garages without taking a ticket, visiting pay stations, or even opening the app. For Pay on Exit, drivers also have to opt-in, can enter and exit participating garages without taking a ticket, and pay via the PayByPhone app before exiting the garage. To learn more about PayByPhone, visit www.paybyphone.com. Follow PayByPhone on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. For more information on SKIDATA, visit, www.skidata.com. ABOUT PAYBYPHONE PayByPhone is a global leader in mobile parking payments. We simplify the journeys for millions of people through our smart, intuitive mobile payment technology and exciting features. We work with over 1,300 cities and operators across the UK, North America, France, Germany and Switzerland. More than 110 million drivers worldwide have downloaded the PayByPhone app to simplify their parking and vehicle payments to date.  To discover how our products and services can elevate your driving experience, please visit www.paybyphone.com. PayByPhone. We simplify your journey, so you can focus on what matters most. ABOUT SKIDATA SKIDATA is an international leader in access solutions and their management. Worldwide, leading companies and operators of airports, shopping malls, cities, office buildings, hotels, hospitals, universities, ski resorts, stadiums, and amusement parks rely on secure, future-oriented, and reliable access solutions for people and vehicles. SKIDATA is the reliable partner from the first consultation to perfect service. SKIDATA places great value on providing solutions that are intuitive, easy to use, and secure for the end customer. The integrated concepts of SKIDATA solutions help clients optimize performance and maximize profits. SKIDATA is part of ASSA ABLOY Group, the global leader in access solutions. Every day, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Press contact: Sarah Claridge Communications Consultant Indaba sarah.claridge@weareindaba.com  (+44) 207 692 4964