APCOA Starts Operations at the Gropius Passages and Installs FreeFlow Systems for Efficient Parking

Since 1 February 2026, APCOA has been operating three parking properties in Berlin-Neukölln with a total of around 1,800 parking spaces. The facilities on Johannisthaler Chaussee are part of the Gropius Passagen, a highly frequented shopping centre with a total area of around 90,000 square metres and around 150 shops. It is one of the largest shopping centers in Germany.

To simplify the parking process and reduce waiting times, the properties will be converted to digital parking solutions with FreeFlow technology in April. Barriers and tickets are eliminated and entry and exit is carried out by means of automatic license plate recognition.

The FreeFlow system enables a paperless parking process and a continuous flow of traffic in the parking garage. Users have three options for payment: digitally via the APCOA FLOW app, on site at the pay station or subsequently online via Scanpay.

With the implementation of the FreeFlow facilities, APCOA is further investing in the optimization of parking infrastructure at highly frequented business centers.

About APCOA

APCOA is Europe's leading parking operator with more than 50 years of industry expertise. With its 5,000 employees, the Group manages more than 1.8 million individual parking spaces at 13,000 locations in 13 European countries. The company is active in the areas of parking, charging, technologies and urban solutions. With its consistent “asset light” business model, APCOA is a trusted partner, maximising value for private and public real estate owners.

Via its open digital platform, APCOA FLOW, the company connects on-street and off-street car parks with owners, partners, customers and their vehicles. Based on this technology, APCOA is transforming its car parks into urban hubs, creating the physical and digital infrastructure for mobility, logistics, EV charging and a wide range of innovative services that enable a more convenient mobility experience.

The environment also benefits: With its digital services and intelligent Traffic Management System, the company actively contributes to the reduction of emissions in cities by decreasing the volume of logistics traffic and vehicles searching for parking. By connecting parking, mobility, and proximity services for urban living, APCOA is positioned to become an integral part of the digital and physical Smart City ecosystem.