All articles tagged with #parking
Uber Technologies plans to acquire SpotHero, bringing SpotHero’s parking reservation network (over 13,000 locations in 400+ cities across the US and Canada) onto the Uber app to offer native parking for commuters, events, and airports, with potential parking benefits for Uber One members; the deal is expected to close in the first half of 2026, subject to regulatory approval and customary closing conditions.
Parking passes for the Hard Rock Stadium Express lots are sold out for the Miami-Indiana CFP National Championship, pushing fans to the secondary market where prices range from about $444 to nearly $9,881 on Gametime (and roughly $128–$135 on StubHub for express lots). The CFP urges using the Hard Rock Stadium Express lots (Lot 70 North and Lot 95 South) and free shuttles to the stadium; you’ll need a game ticket to enter closer lots and to board shuttles. Lot opens at 11 a.m. for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff; gates open at 4:30 p.m. Fans should expect strict security and an extended perimeter, with police directing those in parking areas after kickoff. Rideshares are encouraged to drop off at express lots and riders should request pickups there for the return; plan travel time accordingly.
Police in Snowdonia warn visitors against irresponsible parking on snow-covered roads, emphasizing safety and the risk of vehicle damage or injury, and urging responsible behavior and awareness of weather conditions to prevent accidents and ensure access for emergency services.
The article highlights five underrated Apple CarPlay apps—Waze, Simple Radio, GasBuddy, SpotHero, and Weather on the Way—that can significantly enhance driving experiences by improving navigation, entertainment, cost savings, parking, and weather awareness.,
The article highlights five underrated CarPlay apps—Waze, Simple Radio, GasBuddy, SpotHero, and Weather on the Way—that enhance driving experiences by offering better navigation, entertainment, parking, fuel price comparison, and weather updates, based on extensive personal testing and user ratings.
Cleveland is increasing parking meter rates and extending enforcement hours into nights and weekends to improve turnover, safety, and revenue, with plans to reinvest funds into city infrastructure and explore camera-based parking enforcement.
The 125th U.S. Open at Oakmont will implement a satellite parking system with free shuttles from Hartwood Acres and Monroeville Mall, and will have specific road restrictions and resident access controls to manage traffic and congestion during June 9-15.
The Michigan Central OPEN concert, celebrating the reopening of the historic train station, will take place on Thursday with performances by artists like Diana Ross and Jack White. Michigan Central and Ford Motor Company have provided details on road closures, parking, and viewing parties. Gates open at 6 p.m., and the concert starts at 8:30 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to use rideshare options due to extensive road closures and limited parking.
A proposed new arena for the 76ers could have significant impacts on parking, foot traffic, and SEPTA in the area, prompting discussions about potential solutions to accommodate the increased demand.
Waze is introducing new features to improve navigation, including the ability to find parking garages with pricing information, alerting drivers when the speed limit is about to decrease, providing guidance through roundabouts, comparing favorite routes with live traffic updates, and alerting users to upcoming hazards and emergency vehicles. The parking garage feature will roll out in the coming weeks, while other features will be available this month on Android and later this year on iPhone.
Android Auto's latest update includes a status indicator for apps that only function when the vehicle is parked, such as GameSnacks for entertainment during charging. The update, available in Android Auto 11.4, now displays a "P" icon on apps that require the vehicle to be stationary. Additionally, message summaries and other tweaks are being rolled out, with users advised to check the Play Store for updates.
American Taylor Swift fans were left puzzled by the lack of parking at her Melbourne concerts, as she performed to her largest ever crowd of 96,000 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Aerial footage of the packed stadium prompted questions from American fans about where everyone had parked their cars, with some expressing amazement at the turnout. Swift, who is currently on her Australian leg of the tour, will also be performing four sold-out shows at Accor Stadium in Sydney.
Taylor Swift's biggest challenge for the 2024 Super Bowl isn't getting there from Tokyo, but finding a parking spot for her private jet in Las Vegas, as all 475 spaces are booked. The LIV Golf tournament is also occupying some spaces, but there's hope that a few might open up after the tournament ends. While it's likely that the NFL will secure a landing spot for Swift, her jet may have to park elsewhere. Despite the parking dilemma, Swift is expected to attend the game and then head to Australia for her next concert.
Parisians voted to triple parking fees for out-of-town SUVs, making it 18 euros per hour in the city center, as part of Mayor Anne Hidalgo's efforts to reduce pollution and make the city greener ahead of the Olympics. The measure aims to discourage the use of large, polluting vehicles and prioritize pedestrians and cyclists. The low-turnout election saw 54% support for the measure, with concerns about SUVs taking up too much space, polluting the environment, and causing more traffic accidents. The increased fees would apply to SUVs weighing 1.6 tons or more and 2 tons or more if fully electric, with the highest cost reaching 225 euros for a six-hour stay.
Ahead of the Detroit Lions playoff game in downtown Detroit, fans should be aware of high parking fees, the availability of street parking, and the need to be cautious of parking lot scams. The Detroit Police Department will have a strong presence to ensure safety, and the city will be bustling with both the Lions and the Red Wings playing on Sunday. Fans are advised to protect their ears from the loud stadium noise, especially for young children, as Ford Field is expected to be rocking for the game.