Once upon a time, receiving a parking ticket for losing track of time, misreading signage, or fumbling for change at a meter felt inevitable. One mistake often meant that unintentional offenders were doomed to receive a costly citation. But today, the industry is making the shift across cities, campuses, and private operations from punishment to prevention. This shift is also a topic of focus at the 2025 IPMI Conference & Expo. Rather than enforcing, many operators now choose to act as a guide to the public – educating them on best practices before noncompliance happens. Not only does this shift resonate better with the public, but it’s also better for business.

When managing thousands of monthly parkers, late payments and follow-ups can become a serious drain on time and resources. One of Zephire’s most powerful tools—automated suspension—changes that equation completely. By linking permit billing directly with your PARCS systems, Zephire automatically blocks access for delinquent accounts and handles all the necessary communications.

Have you ever tried to cancel a subscription online and found it way more difficult than signing up? We've all been there, and it can be frustrating. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is stepping in with a new rule called the Click to Cancel Rule intended to require a simpler cancellation process, which was introduced in January and will be enforced starting May 14th.

There are several ways to manage your monthly parkers and track revenue, especially when overseeing group accounts. Many of these accounts have terms defined within a tenant lease or other contract, and ensuring the billing system is keeping pace with these requirements can be challenging. Many of our clients use Zephire to administer both their contract and non-contract group parkers and appreciate the convenience the system offers in tracking incoming revenue and space usage accurately. In this post, we highlight the ways our clients use this part of Zephire to automate the management monthly parking group accounts efficiently and accurately.