The Parking Mobility App Lets the Disabled Punish Law Breakers
Alexander Lam — July 28, 2013 — Tech
References: parkingmobility & springwise
The Parking Mobility app aims to allow citizens to track down and report cars illegally parked on disabled parking spots. Parking Mobility allows users to use their phone to take pictures of offending cars. The app then uses submitted pictures to file reports with parking authorities.
Since Parking Mobility has partnered with various municipalities, up to 20 percent of the fines collected using the app are donated to charity. As a result, the app empowers the disabled to punish law breakers while supporting a good cause.
Parking Mobility works by asking users to submit three photos of the vehicle. The app requires a picture of the licence plate, front window and a full shot of the car in the parking spot. Using the three photos, the app is able to process a full report and submit it to the authorities.
Since Parking Mobility has partnered with various municipalities, up to 20 percent of the fines collected using the app are donated to charity. As a result, the app empowers the disabled to punish law breakers while supporting a good cause.
Parking Mobility works by asking users to submit three photos of the vehicle. The app requires a picture of the licence plate, front window and a full shot of the car in the parking spot. Using the three photos, the app is able to process a full report and submit it to the authorities.
Trend Themes
1. Crowdsourced Reporting - The trend of crowdsourced reporting allows citizens to actively participate in identifying and reporting illegal activities, such as cars parked in disabled parking spots.
2. Mobile App Partnerships - The trend of mobile app partnerships enables collaboration between municipalities and technology platforms to address social issues and create positive impact.
3. Charitable Incentives - The trend of charitable incentives engages users by incorporating donations to charity, making it a motivating factor for people to participate in law enforcement activities.
Industry Implications
1. Parking Management - The parking management industry has an opportunity to utilize technology to improve enforcement and optimize parking space utilization.
2. Mobility Apps - The mobility apps industry can explore opportunities in developing platforms that promote social responsibility and empower users to take action against illegal activities.
3. Charity Fundraising - The charity fundraising industry can leverage partnerships with technology platforms to create innovative ways for users to contribute while addressing societal issues.
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