HONK Brings Contactless Parking Payments to Bend, Oregon

BEND, OR, March 20, 2024 – HONK, North America’s leading provider of contactless payments for parking, announced today that it has partnered with Bend, Oregon to implement a new software-based contactless parking solution in Bend’s buzzing Downtown. Starting immediately, the contactless service allows residents and visitors to pay for parking through HONK’s mobile app with just a few taps on their smartphone.

“This new partnership demonstrates a shared commitment to making city parking in Bend more accessible and user-friendly,” said HONK Founder and CEO Michael Back. “The initiative will greatly enhance urban mobility.” 

HONK’s app is designed for convenience and safety, offering drivers a seamless payment experience. There are built-in options to receive text notifications when parking is set to expire, and to easily extend parking time via mobile. All forms of payment are accepted, including Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, and all major credit cards.

“The City of Bend is proud to embrace HONK’s innovative parking technology, which is already improving the lives of our residents and visitors,” said Tobias Marx, Parking Services Division Manager, Bend, Oregon. “Not only is parking easier for everyone, but our city is becoming increasingly more efficient and connected.”