NYC replaces parking meters with digital pay-by-plate. See how it works | NBC New York

There are more than 80,000 parking meters throughout New York City. They're all slowly being replaced by digital pay-by-plate meters. NBC New York's Romney Smith reports.
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[@7_of_9]

$10 per hour and don't forget $15 to $30 to enter Manhattan after you paid Tolls 😂😅😂 NYC offers absolutely nothing to humans

[@Cain-x]

Most people getting into the city is via public transportation. You know, buses, trains, etc...

[@melindahernandez8778]

@@Cain-x , not necessarily. COPS DRIVE IN AND PARK THEIR VEHICLES WHEREVER THEY WANT! NEVER GET TICKETED. COPS should be required to use MASS TRANSIT JUST LIKE THEIR EMPLOYERS!!!

[@clays32]

AWWW cry me a river you snowflake lol 🤣

[@LargeDude2023]

You go to other countries and they usually have something in their language and English. But you come to NYC and it's expected to have things in 100 languages? lol

[@taurussho86]

Now you can get felonious charges without your consent.

[@eddyvideostar]

To Tauarusho86, ... And, the teef and robber with stolen plates and cars will park themselves into conspicuousness.

[@rickyli5455]

That's alot of digital paper trail 🤔

[@eddyvideostar]

Ricky, I'd say. I didn't realize this.

[@rickyli5455]

@@eddyvideostar good luck on your initial attempt 🤭

[@lauraabrego2388]

Didnt even think of that, but yeah not cool

[@ctjk1982]

i wonder what happens when people start smashing the screens to the point that no one is able to use these meters. and yes lets face it this is nyc. everyone knows that at some point people will start to smash the screens or do something else to make sure these things are not able to work. then how will people be able to pay the parking meter. and if no paper is being printed how will the cops know if someone paid or not. cause what happens if someone did paid and the computer didn't register the payment and made it look like someone didn't paid.

[@melindahernandez8778]

That's exactly what the citizens should do!!!

[@FC-xc3zy]

I have been using the NYC app to park for two years now... it is similar.

[@crankedup67]

Another scam . F NYC

[@BrooklynBound4]

Where is the money coming from to install all of these?

[@jessyncust76]

Where do you suppose they coming from the cities pocket lol 😆😆😆😆.. tax payers .. but that how taxes work now don't they

[@ForestNinjaZero]

Probably all of the parking fines... With this new system, they'll surely repay the debt in no time! 🤣

[@BrooklynBound4]

@@jessyncust76 that’s all going to the migrants

[@pimpnamedslickback7780]

Are you dumb? Those machines make a ton of money. They probably made more from the machine in one day than the machine costs

[@2KVS]

What a waste of taxpayers money. Buy and install all these meters just to get rid of them after a few years of use.

[@eddyvideostar]

To 2CVS, ... Saving the taxpayers' trees and disposable paper -- in a jiffy.

[@lar1382]

So, since you can't hand-off your unused parking time to someone else, if you pay for an hour, but only use 15 minutes, the city will be making out like a bandit on tickets with time remaining on them because they can now charge the next person for parking on your time. Some people would call that "Double-dipping," or does the city plan to reimburse people for the time not used?

[@yagga8885]

Good point

[@stevec5465]

Big brother can track you easier now. Old machine, put in quarters, place ticket on dashboard. Anonymously.

[@daroob]

Take the subway

[@topchief777]

Get rid of your phones b4 it’s too late.

[@gremate]

@@daroob Hell no you crazy? Not with all the slashings and shootings

[@zackthebongripper7274]

@@daroob The subway that breaks down all the time? With all the crime, murders and stabbings. Don't use the lefty excuse of "congestion pricing", the MTA has claimed poverty for 25 years. More money and they never fixed anything.

[@TheLIRRFrenchie...]

@@gremate dude, quit the fear mongering....

[@john_wick1]

CVS needs to learn how to save those paper receipt

[@wileecoyote5749]

In Iran, if you speak english/spanish, you will be missing

[@user-om6xz5uq7l]

More money for the city

[@joed9908]

Scammers haven. Wifi scammers, sim card scammers etc. Let's see what happens.

[@mamdouhmorsy277]

They will track your plate number everywhere.!!

[@sandranynj7118]

Not everyone using digital, especially older people!

[@vincentlu36]

There is not a single perfect solution of everything in this society.. but we can't just stop developing and stand still because a small percentages of people can't use the newer technology. I am sure those now elderlies were Young once and their elderlies back then probably didn't know how to use things like a telephone/telegram maybe they would only write a letter.

[@Cain-x]

Not everyone is riding horses either. Can you imagine the amount of poop in the streets if everyone had to ride one? And where would you park it? Someone needs to feed it and we ain't talking about the meters.

[@QueensNativeNYC]

What a load of crap.. How about just don't charge any fees for for parking..

[@daroob]

Lol. What a serious idea.

[@AummenuGuambro10]

With all the dang taxes we pay, it should be free

[@user73958]

You would never find a parking spot.

[@avanulaneway8418]

Invasion of privacy

[@melindahernandez8778]

Ive alway said it's DISGRACEFUL HOW CITIZENS PAY TO HAVE THE STREETS MADE AND MAINTAINED, PAY TO HAVE THE SIDEWALKS BUILT AND MAINTAINED, THEN PAY FOR PARKING AGENTS( I PREFER METER MUTTS OR RATS) SALARIES, UNIFORMS AND BENEFITS SI THEY CAN TICKET THOSE SAME CITIZENS FOR PARKING IN THE STREETS THAT THEY "OWN!!!" THIEVERY!!!!

[@johnconnelly3066]

Who the hell uses the current meters anyway? The app is so much easier

[@mlong9475]

Tell my 80+ year old mom that. I had to give her back her old Nokia flip phone after trying to get her to use a new Samsung smart phone I got her after a week.

[@sandranynj7118]

Not everyone using apps, especially the elderly.

[@vincentlu36]

For visitor drivers not locals

[@Noorullah1]

I didn't even know there was an app. Then again I don't own a car.

[@stevenmitchell1]

​@@mlong9475 That's only because it was a Samsung, which is a piece of junk. Samsungs have loads of defects.

[@leecmh]

More surveillance. NYC is keeping-up with your movements.

[@Cain-x]

Do you use a smartphone? If you're on the internet writing this comment, they're already tracking you.

[@mikemcd]

This is so sad. Why do we put up with our politicians punishing hard working citizens!

[@JayJay-cw3cg]

Another way for them to make sure people pay. first it was no more sharing time by putting quarters in the meter, now they realize people share the piece of paper and they can't have that. NY is the biggest tax city ever. what a joke.

[@salsamir4225]

$2 one hour and $5 two hours? Who ruled that? If you pay trough NYapp you must paid an extra charge instead of be cheaper! High Robbery Legal

[@antoniodiego9357]

I remember when you had to put quarters into an actual meter…I’m feeling old right now

[@mlong9475]

LOL we got speed readers with solar panels powering them on a street that leads to the highway. They never work on rainy weeks. Free parking then???

[@gekigenger]

It should be a format of pay as you use, only get charged for actual usage!

[@cboyardee]

Love this, should help alleviate combat those fake plates used by criminals

[@JakeSDN]

How?

[@yasinali3754]

It's won't help anyone watch it fail

[@mlong9475]

as if they would pay for parking. LOL

[@JakeSDN]

You need a legitimate registration to be fined, and the video clearly shows you can put a fake license plate number.

[@randylotito8045]

RIGHT HERE I LOVE ♥♥♥ THESE BRAND NEW E-CO FRIENDLY DIGITAL DOT PARKING METER MACHINES FROM THE DOT THEY ARE SO BEAUTIFUL.

[@AlexRocks24-7]

We've had these for over 15 years in London 😕

[@ObsoleteTutorials]

welcome to the 21st century, NYC

[@SimplyTechna]

So they gonna force people to memorize their License Plate..

[@cryptarisprotocol1872]

You don't know your own license plate? sad.

[@Mightymorphinpowerbottoms]

NYC sure knows how to waste tax payers dollars. Ppl could simply pay on their phones with park & pay or they could’ve integrated the systems & used Omni pay like the subway.

[@joebaucom4537]

Great !

[@2010lrain]

We've had these in the UK for years. Beware if you accidentally put in just one letter or number incorrectly. The letter O instead of a zero for example. You'll get a fine! It's £100 here but can be appealed for a first offence.

[@Crangaso]

Took long enough. Most cities in the rest of the country use this system

[@yesyes541]

PARKING Should be FREE!

[@daroob]

It’s a great idea, but the parking fees should be lowered since they’re going to save a ton on paperwork and personnel.

[@eddyvideostar]

Dear Daroob, Dilemma decreasing is delightful. Do-and-don't damned. A taxpayer woman complains about the cost of the new equipment system, while another beefs about the savings being made -- and where it should go!

[@shasha-muse6054]

If you have any outstanding tickets.....dont expect to find your car or truck when you get back. Thats another way to track you. City will really make money on fines or auctions. Please family....do the best you can and pay your tickets when you get them. Peace and love.

[@user-ig6hf9oe4z]

Most people don’t remember thier licence plate numbers.

[@ThatGuyFromQueens]

What happens when the screen gets vandalized?

[@ForestNinjaZero]

Time for classic "municipal" shielding! 🤣

[@simster1001]

I love parking meters and those digital are ok for now

[@beaniril8870]

New machine means new contract but they all the same function.

[@user-sb2wl8zj7f]

Replaced again? 15 yes ago we took out coin machines, replaced w 2 machines per block. This is the biggest issue? This and installing bikes? And charging fees for cars to go into Manhattan. Should we just stay home.

[@gekigenger]

That was their overall goal so that you can't share the remaining balance on your parking time limit with someone!

[@TheHoth1]

They have budget for this but no budget to keep New Yorker safe?😅 what a joke!

[@Sabodable]

Parking kiosk in foreign languages… anyone who cannot read English should be driving in this country.

[@mikeodee1164]

what a waste of money

[@TheRealH20]

Is NYC just getting these. I believe every other state already has it

[@vindenap6987]

The only thing different is now they know your name

[@daroob]

Because otherwise, there is no way to figure out your name from your license plate.

[@vindenap6987]

@@daroob the old way you are just telling the system how long you want the ticket for, not you license plate number, now it wants to know how long and your license plate, so now the system knows your personal information also, understand now?

[@daroob]

@@vindenap6987 . Sure but obviously they attach your name to your registration with parking meters when you get a ticket. Are you just paranoid that they technically could know your name when you get a parking space? What are you on the lamb? Are you going to commit crimes while your car is parked? There are rules to everything. Been using app parking for years and it’s so much easier. So far I haven’t been targeted by the man lol.

[@vindenap6987]

@@daroob wow, have you ever got a ticket from a parking meter? all you tell it is how long you want the ticket, then you put the money in, then it comes out, nothing else, what are you talking about? now they want you to enter your personal info, got it?

[@stevec5465]

@@daroob NYC prints out paper that you put on your dashboard. There are no actual meters. This is the muni-meter. And the man doesn't know who you are if you do use quarters.

[@CtoGuantanamo]

What A stupid job at reporting this new way that the city can stick it to us! She's so gung ho and sold on this party line message. I'm so happy that NYC is handing us this new digital jar of vaseline! Every time I have to go to work in Times Square in the evenings and I don't have to Worry about the little paper parking receipt flying out when there's a sudden gust of wind I'll be so super happy at their newfound efficiency as I fork over my $35! This woman should be fired for this infomercial for NYC. Thanks for nothing, NBC NY. Great job sticking up for your community. Everyone please subscribe and rejoice when you bending over as you park your cars!!!

[@elizebanarsee6767]

Calm down! She is doing her job!

[@CtoGuantanamo]

@@elizebanarsee6767 is her job to be a spokesperson for NYC parking violations bureau?? Is yours to support coporate media and it's interests beholden to the cash that supports them?

[@waldolydecker8118]

@@CtoGuantanamo - dude, get a grip....if you or one of your relatives covered this story in this job, you or they would be doing the same fruggin' thing or you would be fired with your acerbic attitude. Period. End of story.

[@God7OD]

Hold on let me just type out the bible before I go to the bar

[@joncuz718]

I'm already paying by plate by using my mobile app..... nothing new.

[@mamdouhmorsy277]

It’s all about money 💰!!

[@shasha-muse6054]

I heard some young people on my job talking about this rapper named Moneybags Yo. I couldn't stop laughing because its such an unusual name..........but after reading your comment.....you better believe it "is" all about the moneybags 💰💰yo!!!😆😆

[@user-bp6ev2qj7i]

I can’t believe that they talking so excited about that parking system . You know how many states have that kind of payment for years? With the high taxes that NYC charges from regular workers insane taxes I can’t believe that New York looks that old without updating the train system , parking system . New York with those high taxes it’s to look like Dubai but it doesn’t at all , shame on you NYC

[@sethaost4212]

Just a waste if resources and space. If you don’t know the rules of the road you shouldn’t drive. A no parking sign is good enough

[@karanliveforever]

Yeaaaa this should lower the prices right …. right ? Wtfdym The prices are going to stay high and increase going forward

[@Cypher15100]

Probably will still be broken

[@supersecretsquirrel0]

wow they implemented what they been doing in westchester country after 15+ years

[@HumptyMcFly]

Where is the money saved going?

[@MK-xw1rp]

Wait he got a ticket bc of his front plate not there ?

[@noid9798]

Now criminals will stand around watching you use credit card 💳 🎉

[@johnnyfive1412]

What if you make an honest typo? What if you keep your car registration on the glove box or visor and dont have the plate written down?

[@endyoursearch]

what happens if the screen or system becomes inoperable or a typo occurs with license plate. Cant wait to see what goes wrong. Gets the popcorn.

[@kaigom4354]

Be careful with those bar codes readers. They were trying to do charged my car from fake sites.

[@user-fv2sw9nb9b]

also NYC, you need to pay a extra fee to enter the city

[@tenzackyogi1742]

It's really bad for rental vehicles. NYS treat rental car as yours even its not yours. Too much records holders.

[@steviesteve1716]

What happens if it rains for 5 days or it freezing in the winter or the snow builds on top who's gonna clean it off 80,000 people, technically is good but this needs more studying

[@hawaiiagentfivo]

the DEI will tag their logo on the screen...mark my word

[@blkmaverick03]

I'm guessing you don't know what DEI means or what it stands for. Parking fees and fines, tend to negatively impact people who are low-income and or people of color. Why would a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion program want to "tag their logo" on a program that would help enforce fees and fines on low income people?

[@enamyotov]

city use tax payer money to purchase equipment that makes it easier to collect additional money/taxes from the drivers that park their cars on public city streets, feels like freedom to me

[@PureWaterSolutions]

I've only used the app

[@robotduck77]

I missed the Parkmobile app, the new app (Flowbird) sucks. Flowbird sucks. Parkmobile works in every other states too.

[@marcuswright8418]

NYC is a case study. On what happens when people submit to the government's boot. Can only imagine what would happen when they would take the mark on their foreheads.

[@Thadopeera]

Someone will just break it and go park their car..

[@staffordmcanuff8675]

I love when they claim "environmentally friendly" as if the electricity it runs on just appears out of nothing.

[@bryans4891]

Are they going to put hand sanitizer and make sure no one breaks the machines? Yuck

[@charlisilver7879]

Using the honor system, not going to work

[@chilam2512]

You can't share the ticket to other even if it have times left. Suck it up!.

[@chiquita683]

You should be able to save your time when you move

[@user-zl4ug7rs1g]

lol I use the app

[@matrixmatrix911]

Welcome to the world of automation. The city did not do this to be green. Less meters? Less jobs. No need to fill the paper, no need to collect coins. No need to employ anybody when this goes digital.

[@2MANYCARS]

Were the solar panels made in environment friendly ways? Doubtful, since most of them were made in China. hahahaha

[@DCoopVideos]

Waste of damn money! We all pay taxes so that should be able to pay for any damn parking. The streets are for everyone, these leaders don't own shit just like any of us, it's God's world. 😉

[@abgeebssr7344]

She’s no longer a girl but a pretty lady. This prom will make her a real debutante.

[@mafiafamily6451]

I’m glad I’m not in nyc anymore

[@ChrisCarlin-is8wv]

Just more governmentese BS. Environmentally friendly, keep going back to the standard bs. This city is a joke that gives me plenty of laughs.

[@natewilliams3211]

The city is a big trash can.

[@SKF358]

English only. Learn English. How will parking enforcement know you didn't pay or have timed out?

[@alexx-ie1hk]

Spying on people

[@emy942]

These machines have existed in Philly for a while…