Designa PARKETPLACE® Connects Existing Parking Infrastructure with Mobility Apps

Urban mobility is undergoing a fundamental transformation. Drivers increasingly expect parking to be seamless, predictable and fully integrated into their digital environment. Mobile applications such as EasyPark, PayByPhone, My Way or Peuka have set new standards by enabling users to find, access and pay for parking via smartphone – often across cities and countries and through a single, consistent user interface.

While mobility services continue to evolve dynamically, the underlying parking infrastructure is often not yet designed to meet these requirements. Traditional Parking Access and Revenue Control Systems (PARCS) are built for high reliability, robustness and long lifecycles. However, they were not originally designed for direct cloud connectivity or the integration of third-party mobility apps.

This creates a strategic dilemma for parking operators:

• How can existing PARCS be integrated into digital mobility ecosystems without costly system replacements?
• How can customers use the apps they already know without becoming dependent on a single platform provider?
• And how can digital sales channels be expanded while maintaining full operational control?

A Neutral Marketplace for Parking

With Designa PARKETPLACE®, Designa addresses these requirements through a digital marketplace platform for parking.

PARKETPLACE® acts as a neutral middleware layer between existing parking infrastructure, PARCS systems and external mobility apps. The platform forms the connecting element between physical parking technology and digital mobility services and enables interoperability without compromising the reliability of proven systems.

Through a central integration point, operators can make their parking facilities available across multiple digital sales channels independently of the underlying PARCS. Access rules can be configured, external providers prioritized and performance indicators monitored, while full control over access, channels and data remains with the operator.

Invisible to Drivers – Powerful for Operators

From the user’s perspective, PARKETPLACE® remains completely in the background.
Drivers continue to interact exclusively with their preferred app. Entry, exit, payment and parking session management therefore take place entirely within the familiar app environment. No additional user accounts, portals or onboarding processes are required. The mobility apps EasyPark, PayByPhone, My Way and Peuka are currently supported.

The integration of additional mobility apps is technically supported and can be implemented at any time. PARKETPLACE® is designed as an open middleware platform that can be gradually expanded to include additional app partners.

For operators, this creates a continuous digital connection to the mobility ecosystem without having to replace existing PARCS or build multiple parallel app integrations. PARKETPLACE® enables operators to systematically open up new digital sales channels and continuously expand the app ecosystem.

Peuka as the latest integration in the Designa PARKETPLACE® ecosystem. From left to right: Christian Grzona (CDO, Designa), Malte Wussow (Founder & CEO, Peuka), Florian Leiber (CTO, Designa), Christopher Gruber (Founder & CEO, Peuka).

“Our partnership with Designa represents a major step forward in our mission to make parking smarter and more accessible. By joining the Designa PARKETPLACE, we can offer our users a broader network of parking facilities and deliver an even more seamless digital parking experience.”

- Christopher Gruber, Founder and CEO, Peuka

Designed for Real-World Parking Operations

PARKETPLACE® supports multiple operational flows to cover different technical conditions and market requirements:

Automatic flow:
Vehicles are recognized at entry, for example via LPR technology (License Plate Recognition). Barriers open automatically and the parking session is managed entirely via the app.

Manual flow:
Drivers start and end their parking session manually via the app when automatic vehicle recognition is not available.

Ticket takeover:
Parking sessions initiated via the PARCS can be seamlessly transferred to a third-party app without operator intervention.

Reservation:
Users can book parking spaces in advance via their mobility app. Upon arrival, access is automated and payment is processed digitally.

Transparency, Control and Future Readiness

Beyond pure technical integration, PARKETPLACE® provides configuration and reporting functions for operational use and strategic management.

Operators gain access to standardized dashboards and reports with cross-platform usage and revenue data across all connected mobility apps. This enables data-driven decisions, provider comparisons and the targeted optimization of digital sales channels.

By enabling interoperability instead of platform dependency, PARKETPLACE® helps operators to:

• systematically expand digital sales channels
• remain independent of closed platform ecosystems
• extend the lifecycle of existing PARCS infrastructure
• retain full operational control and data ownership

For drivers, this results in parking that feels as intuitive as any digital payment process.
For mobility partners, each new integration expands the digital infrastructure and creates shared growth potential.

About DESIGNA

Designa is a global leader in fully automated parking systems with more than 70 years of experience. The company develops innovative products and solutions for parking management and supports operators in modernizing their infrastructure without compromising the reliability of proven systems. With more than 500 employees in over 60 countries, Designa delivers customized solutions for complex parking requirements.

Further information:
👉 designa.com/parketplace

About Peuka 

Peuka is the mobility platform for reliable arrivals. Instead of stressful parking searches, Peuka enables users to reserve arrival times – close to their destination, safe, and tailored to individual needs. The company was founded in 2022 in Kiel, Germany with the vision of establishing arrival as a quality promise. Learn more at www.peuka.com