How to reserve a parking space in advance in Europe? Ampido car park sharing service, no need to waste time looking for a parking space!

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30% of traffic problems in cities are caused by finding parking spaces.

In large cities, car drivers spend more than 60 hours of their lifetime looking for a parking space. Time wasted searching for a parking space, extra fuel and extra exhaust emissions cost Germans more than 40 billion euros a year.

"Parking problem" is an inevitable challenge in modern cities! Especially in big European cities, the lack of parking spaces and high parking fees are often a problem.

Recently, I found a service called "Ampido Parking Lot Sharing Service" on the streets of Germany. This platform can make parking more convenient and economical through mobile phone operations.

If you're constantly looking for parking in the city, the Ampido might be a great solution. Next, I will introduce some features and usage methods of Ampido, hoping to help you better understand this shared parking service and enjoy the convenience of parking.

Ampido car park sharing service

Ampido is a European shared parking platform that allows car owners to find vacant parking spaces where they need to park , and also allows space owners to rent their vacant spaces to car owners who need parking.

This sharing economy model not only makes urban parking more convenient, but also reduces urban traffic congestion and air pollution.

(Image credit: Ampido)

The difference between Ampido shared parking and general parking:

1. Shared parking:
   The main goal of Ampido is to utilize existing parking resources, such as private garages, parking lots, and company parking lots, so that people can share these spaces, making existing parking resources better utilized.
   
   
2. Flexibility:
   Reservations can be made at any time according to the needs of users, and you can reserve parking according to your own schedule without worrying about the opening hours or restrictions of the parking lot.
   
   
3. Price:
   Pricing is relatively flexible, based on market supply and demand.

How to reserve a parking space in advance?

The method of using Ampido is very simple. According to the official website of Ampido, car owners can search for , and make a reservation.

Foreigners cannot download apps

It has been tested that if you are not a local, you will not be able to download the Ampido APP due to regional restrictions , but you can still use the Ampido website to make parking reservations. 

How to book:

1. Find a parking lot through the website or scan the QRcode to make an appointment
2. Provide basic information (name, license plate, contact information)
3. Email confirmation
4. Online payment only

Take the Ampido shared parking I saw in Munich, Germany as an example. The poster says three steps:

"1. Scannen Scanning"
"2. Buchen Reservation"
"3. Parken Parking"

Scan the QRcode to quickly book a parking space.

Reserved parking spaces can be scanned through the QRcode APP

▲I scanned with this APP.

If you are an ios user, you can enable the built-in camera to scan.

1. Scan QRcode

This QRcode APP has comprehensive functions and can be quickly interpreted in any situation, such as in dark, reflective or rainy environments.

2. Reserve parking spaces online

After opening the webpage, you can see detailed parking guidelines and real pictures. I think this service is very good. Not only does the car owner not need to spend extra time researching the parking location, but the guidance is very clear, so that the parking information is clear at a glance.

2. Confirm price and reservation

Check parking prices, which are generally lower than public and private car parks. If you participate in conference activities or go to some restaurants for a short time, and it is not easy to park nearby, you can consider shared parking.

3.  Book a parking space

During the booking process, you need to choose the parking time and provide basic information (name, license plate number, contact information). It should be noted that only online payment is available and the reservation cannot be canceled .

Once payment is complete, you will receive an email, just follow these directions to where the parking space is located, then use your parking pass to scan the machine at the entrance and exit of the car park to enter the car park and park your vehicle.

▲Parking spaces are only available to car owners who book through Ampido.

When you're done parking, you can choose to end parking in the Ampido app.

How do I end my parking without downloading the app?

1. Open the Ampido website, log into your account, and select the "End Parking" option.

2. Send a text message to end the parking. When you start parking, you will receive a text message with the parking location and parking time limit. When you want to end your parking, just reply the text message with the content "STOPP", and the system will automatically end your parking and charge the parking fee.

If the parking time is exceeded, it will affect the next parking user. In this case, the platform will charge a warning fee of 10 EUR. Under this flat rate, users who are unable to park can get their parking fees refunded.

Summarize

Ampido's new type of parking service currently has more and more locations in Europe. I have sorted out the advantages and disadvantages for readers' reference:

✅Advantages:

• Convenience:
  Ampido provides services such as instant parking search, reservation and payment, eliminating the need to spend extra time and precision searching for parking spaces.
  
  
• Price advantage:
  The parking spaces provided by Ampido are mainly private parking spaces or underutilized public parking spaces. The parking fees are relatively convenient and more affordable than the parking lots on the market.
  
  
• Sustainability:
  Making the best use of existing parking resources can help reduce traffic congestion, air pollution and the need for new parking lots, making them more sustainable.
  
  
• Transparency:
  The price and parking time of each parking space are clearly listed, and users can better control the parking time.

❎ Disadvantages:

• There may be safety issues:
  Compared with using traditional parking lots, using the Ampido shared parking service may involve user safety issues, such as whether the parking space is safe, the security of the area where the vehicle is located, etc.
  
  
• Stability:
  Since Ampido's parking spaces are mainly provided by private parking spaces, the stability of these spaces may be affected by the provider's own reasons, for example, if the space owner needs to use the space, it may be reserved by the parking user Previously cancel the parking space.
  
  
• Restrictions:
  The number of parking spaces is limited, and users may not be able to find a suitable parking space at the desired location.

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