HONK expands to City of Kingston on-street locations for convenient, cashless parking payment
Flexible Contactless Payment Options Benefit Residents and Visitors
KINGSTON, ON, January 14, 2025 – The City of Kingston has expanded HONK to on-street parking locations, making it easier for drivers to pay for parking through a safe, secure, and user-friendly system.
This convenient service, previously available at select municipal parking lots and accessible on-street parking spaces, offers drivers flexibility in how they pay. They can use the mobile app or scan a QR code posted on-site for a quick and contactless experience.
Scanning the QR code loads a guest checkout page directly on the driver’s phone, allowing payment without downloading the app or registering an account—an ideal solution for visitors to the city or infrequent on-street parkers.
The HONK App allows drivers to store unlimited vehicles and payment methods, manage receipts, access parking history, and add more time using their phone or tablet.
On-street parking payment options include cash, debit, credit, Apple Pay, and Google Pay.
“This expansion provides residents and visitors with more flexibility, improving the parking experience while offering a quick and secure way to manage their parking,” says Laird Leggo, Manager, Licensing, Parking Operations & Policy. “Whether users prefer the QR code for convenience or the app for more frequent use, both options support a connected and accessible community.”
“We’re thrilled to expand HONK’s presence in Kingston by bringing our contactless payment solutions to on-street parking,” says HONK CEO, Michael Back. “This partnership offers drivers a seamless and secure way to manage parking, whether through our mobile app or the convenience of a quick QR code scan. By providing flexible options that cater to all types of parkers, we’re making parking more accessible and stress-free for both residents and visitors.”
About the City of Kingston
Kingston’s vision of being a smart, livable, and leading city is fast becoming reality. History and innovation thrive in our dynamic city located along the beautiful shores of Lake Ontario, an easy travel distance from Toronto, Ottawa, and Montreal, in the heart of eastern Ontario. With a stable and diversified economy that includes global corporations, innovative startups, and all levels of government, Kingston’s high quality of life offers access to world-class education and research institutions, advanced healthcare facilities, affordable living, and vibrant entertainment and tourism activities.
