PayStay is a pay-by-phone parking allowing shoppers to download an app to pay for parking electronically. Parking is now more convenient and shoppers never have to worry about carrying loose change or getting parking tickets, only paying for the parking they actually use.
“After listening to the community and wanting to make parking easier, Council have introduced this new facility so shoppers have a more convenient way to pay for parking. People don’t always have change in the car, so this is a great alternative for those with smart phones,” said Greater Shepparton City Council Mayor Kim O’Keeffe.
“This app is also used by Melbourne City Council, Port Phillip City Council, Wangaratta and Bendigo City Council. So shoppers can pay for parking not only here locally but when they are in Melbourne or Bendigo,” said Cr O’Keeffe.
To pay for parking electronically shoppers need to simply download the PayStay app and upload some funds so they can pay for the parking. Shoppers need to remember to click on the stop button on the app once they have finished using the parking, otherwise they are charged for the full time the parking zone permits them to stay. Time limits will still apply. Vehicles cannot stay in a bay longer than the zone permits even if another parking session is paid for.
Council will still accept coins at all parking meters but the pay-by-phone provides an alternative payment option.
To start using PayStay
- Register – download the app or register online at paystay.com.au
- Park – enter the Zone number found on the parking sign nearest to your vehicle
- Pay – Select Start to begin, or Stop to end your parking session
PayStay will be available from 2 July, 2018.
For more information and videos to explain the app click here.
