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With the current advancement in information technology, virtually any task can be accomplished using a mobile phone. We can download GrabBike to request a motorbike taxi and ride anytime. Furthermore, GrabBike's user-friendly approach has received positive feedback from users.
It is precisely because of this that apps like iParking have emerged to make it more convenient for users to valet park and find legal parking lots. Currently, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City are the two designated trial locations on the designated streets. If you're in Hanoi, you can use iParking to find parking spots at over 16 lots, accommodating around 10 to 20 vehicles depending on the area, and the pricing varies depending on the type of vehicle.
Using iParking to Find Parking Spots, Utilizing iParking to Find Parking Spots
Step 1: First, readers need to download the iParking app from here.
Step 2: After downloading and installing iParking, open the app and click register to proceed with creating your account.
In the account registration section, you only need to enter your phone number and confirmation code, and the system will automatically register you.
Step 3: Next, you'll receive a confirmation code sent to your phone, enter the 6-digit code, and then proceed to provide your full name, email address.
Step 4: The final step in the registration section is to agree to the terms and conditions, then click Finish to complete.
Next, an introduction screen about using iParking to find parking spots will appear, simply skip it by clicking Start.
Step 5: Next, there will be another instruction on using iParking to find parking spots, followed by a request for iParking to enable location services on your phone.
It's advisable to enable location services when using this app to achieve the most accurate results.
Step 6: Once again, you tap on the location setting as shown in the image to use iParking to find parking spots.
Immediately, the iParking system will display nearby parking spots, or you can tap to find the nearest parking spot with similar results.
Step 7: Next, tap on any location and then add your mode of transportation.
Note that the count displayed on those parking lots indicates available spaces that you can use iParking to find parking spots.
Step 8: In the section for adding your mode of transportation, you must accurately enter your license plate number as well as the vehicle type, as this affects the fee. If you provide incorrect information, you may be unfairly fined by traffic police if they inspect and find discrepancies.
For a sedan, parking at Ly Thuong Kiet Street for 1 hour will cost you 15,000 dong, and you can park until 10 p.m. at the latest.
Step 9: In the payment section, you have 3 options to choose from:
- Add card: Include local cards, supporting approximately 12 banks and various international payment methods such as visa card.
- Text message: Send a text message to use iParking for parking, of course, applicable only when you park for 1 hour (see image on the right).
- Promotional account: This is an account type for loyal customers, offering various promotions through different partners.
Step 10: If you choose to pay with a local card as mentioned above, iParking parking spot finder supports payments to 12 different banks.
And there are 4 types of international payment cards.
Step 11: Using local payment cards is relatively easier as they are well supported by banks. You just need to enter the card number, name, and expiry date.
Then, a message with an OTP code will be sent to you, and you just need to confirm it. The payment process will be successful, and thus you have successfully used iParking to find parking spots and valet your car.
Another payment method via phone
Step 1: In addition to the methods we just mentioned, you can also tap on the Camera icon in the top right corner to access the camera section, use Qcode to confirm the code.
Alternatively, if you choose the left icon which is the Settings icon, where you can set features such as parking history, vehicle management, or payment methods.
Step 2: Then, you simply need to point the Camera at iParking's parking board to proceed with payment confirmation according to the steps above.
Using iParking to find parking spots via code
Apart from using the method above to find parking spots, you can also use parking spot codes for quick searches. In Hanoi, there are currently a total of 16 parking spots including 001 to 016.
Another advantage of this search method is that it will display even the parking spots that are full on iParking.
With the usage of iParking to find parking spots, you will experience the convenience of technology. We hope this trial will be successful, and in the future, there will be a wider trial with more types of vehicles, not just cars. In the upcoming articles, Mytour will explore and research more features in iParking to provide more detailed introductions to our readers.
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