Autopay Spotlight: EuroPark Finland Transforms Event-Parking at P-Messukeskus

In this edition of our Autopay Spotlight series, we highlight EuroPark Finland, a leading innovator in the parking operator sector, and their successful implementation of Autopay at P-Messukeskus in Helsinki. As one of Finland’s largest parking operators, EuroPark is pioneering a new era of hassle-free, digital parking, and P-Messukeskus is a prime example of how innovation is shaping the future of event parking.

A Leader in Smart Parking

Founded in 1998, EuroPark Finland has been at the forefront of modernising parking solutions across the country. With a presence in 23 cities and a portfolio that includes some of Finland’s busiest commercial and event locations, EuroPark is committed to customer-friendly, efficient, and technology-driven parking solutions. At P-Messukeskus, the main parking facility for the Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre, EuroPark has introduced Autopay’s barrier-free parking system - eliminating queues, streamlining payment, and enhancing the overall experience for visitors.

“At EuroPark, we strive to make parking as seamless as possible for customers. By implementing Autopay at P-Messukeskus, we’ve removed traditional barriers - both physical and digital. Visitors can now enter and exit freely, pay with ease, and focus on their event experience rather than parking logistics.” - Christer Hede, CEO at Europark Finland.

No Barriers, No Stopping and No Congestion

As the primary parking hub for Finland’s largest event venue, P-Messukeskus must handle massive surges of traffic when thousands of visitors arrive or depart at the same time for trade fairs, concerts, and sporting events. Traditional barrier systems create bottlenecks, causing frustration and delays, but EuroPark’s installation of Autopay has changed that.

Barrier-free entry & exit means no stopping, no scanning and no waiting. ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) instantly registers vehicles, ensuring a steady flow of traffic even at peak times.

No traffic jams, even during rush hours. With no barriers to slow things down, large volumes of vehicles can enter and exit effortlessly, reducing congestion before and after events.

Perfect location. Just 850 metres from Pasila railway station and 700 metres from Helsinki Arena, making it an ideal choice for visitors travelling by car.

“Parking is an essential part of the visitor experience at Messukeskus. With EuroPark’s Autopay system, we’ve been able to provide a seamless and modern parking solution that eliminates congestion and makes arrival and departure effortless for our guests.” - Mika Vakkilainen, Property and Production Director at Messukeskus.

Flexible Payment Options for Maximum Convenience

EuroPark’s Autopay system at P-Messukeskus offers a range of customer-friendly payment methods, ensuring a stress-free experience:

• Pre-book online - EuroPark has created a webshop for P-Messukeskus using the flexible APIs that Autopay offers. From the webshop, customers can pre-book their parking in advance and enjoy unlimited entry and exit during the validity period.
• Automatic payments - register at autopay.io, link a payment card, and let Autopay handle transactions automatically each time customers park.
• On-site payment - allowing customers to use a payment machine before leaving or mobile apps such as ParkMan and EasyPark, which end billing automatically upon exit.
• Post-payment flexibility - did the customer forget to pay before leaving? No problem. The customer can settle their parking fee within 48 hours online to avoid invoicing.

Driving the Future of Parking

With Autopay’s smart, barrier-free system, EuroPark Finland is leading the transformation of urban and event parking. Their implementation at P-Messukeskus is a benchmark for modern, customer-centric parking solutions, ensuring a frictionless experience for both event organisers and visitors. Stay tuned for more Autopay Spotlight stories as we continue to showcase how Autopay is revolutionising parking across Europe.

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