The city of Como, in Lombardy, Italy, selected Flowbird
to lead its mobility transformation, following a call for tenders in early 2021 to replace its 20-year-old DG4 terminals.
THE CHALLENGE
Como focused on 3 main objectives:
Install
new meters with updated designs and touch interfaces
Implement
a back-office system for data-driven decision-making
Introduce
multiservice kiosks for integrated payments and additional city services
THE SOLUTION
An integrated mobility solution covering parking and also transportation
Flowbird installed nearly 60 Strada S5 Touch parking meters and the Flowbird App. This integrated solution addresses parking and transportation needs, consolidating services for seamless user access.
Key Features
Multiple operators (parking, navigation, municipal services, and transport companies).
Digital applications for parking control (such as issuing fines) and permit renewals via Flowbird Hub.
Tax compliance tracking: Parking meters connect to the municipal tax database, offering discounts to compliant taxpayers and requiring full payment from non-compliant users.
BENEFITS
For the city
Easy management of transactions such as permit renewals, subscriptions, local schemes, as well as parking, transport ticketing and shared soft mobility services
Customisation of screens according to the city’s needs and its graphic charter
Additional payment means and services on demand
For the residents & visitors
Convenience: 1 single point of sale to access multiple service