City of Fort Lauderdale Launches "Pay by Phone" Parking Service

Pay by cell phone service offers convenience, comfort and safety

Matt Little, Public Information Specialist
(954) 828-4732 or mlittle@fortlauderdale.gov

Fort Lauderdale - Parking in Fort Lauderdale just got easier, with the introduction of the City’s “Pay by Phone” service. Effective immediately, motorists have the option of using a cell phone to pay for parking at over 38 city parking facilities and more than 1900 regulated street spaces in Fort Lauderdale.

“We are happy to introduce this additional payment method to make life more convenient for our residents and visitors,” said Diana Alarcon, the City’s Director of Parking & Fleet Services.

As an added benefit, when paying by phone, motorists may also select the option to receive a text message reminder a few minutes before their time expires and add more time remotely. “With Pay by Phone, there will be no need for hurried trips to feed the meter,” Alarcon said.

Registration for the service is free. Motorists register their cell phone number, tag number and Visa or MasterCard number by calling toll-free, 888-680-PARK (7275) or visiting www.verrus.com/verrus/SignUp.aspx. Additional information is available at www.FortLauderdale.gov/Parking.

Once signed-up with the free account, users simply call the toll free number from their registered phone and key in the location number posted on a nearby meter or sign, along with the amount of parking time desired. The amount will be charged to their credit card. A history of transactions is viewable at any time the user logs into their account at www.paybyphone.com.

Verrus Mobile Technologies, Inc., a leader in the pay by phone sector, provides Fort Lauderdale’s pay by phone service. Registered users of the service in Fort Lauderdale can pay by phone in any of the 100-plus other cities served by Verrus, including Miami.