// Smart City System · Tariff Structure
The tariff structure
controls all payment channels.
One logic for all channels: ticket machines, payment websites and app integrations all use the same tariff structure. Adjustments are made once centrally in the ParkAgent – instead of configuring each solution separately.
// What is the tariff structure?
The digital logic behind your parking prices – across all channels.
The tariff structure defines when fees apply, how prices evolve over parking duration, and which exceptions apply. The same logic supplies ticket machines, payment websites and app integrations – ensuring consistent tariffs across all channels.
Tariff periods
Different tariffs for weekdays, weekends or public holidays – with any number of time windows per day.
Tiered pricing
First minutes free, then increasing hourly rates or flat fees: tiered tariffs cover every pricing model.
Grace periods & post-payment
Drive-through, exit and payment grace periods ensure rules remain fair and are implemented cleanly from a technical perspective.
// Benefits of the tariff structure
One tariff model, all channels – less effort, more control.
With a unified tariff logic, you maintain full oversight – across all sites, payment channels and special rules.
Consistent tariffs everywhere
Ticket machines, payment websites and apps display the same rules – no discrepancies between channels.
Predictable revenue
Tiered pricing and daily caps support the economic management of your parking facilities.
Fewer inquiries
Clear rules and consistent presentation in apps, displays or payment terminals reduce support effort.
// Features
All building blocks of the tariff structure at a glance.
The tariff structure consists of freely combinable modules. This allows you to implement simple standard tariffs as well as complex special cases – defined once, effective across all connected channels.
1 · Tariff periods
- Any number of time windows per day
- Separation by weekdays, weekends and public holidays
- Separate rules for daytime and nighttime periods
2 · Tiered tariffs
- Minute- or hour-based tiers freely configurable
- First tier can be free of charge
- Final tier can repeat automatically
3 · Grace periods & payment rules
- Drive-through grace period for short stops or pickups
- Exit grace period
- Configurable payment grace period & post-payment window
4 · Exceptions & special permissions
- Whitelists for staff, residents and delivery vehicles
- Special tariffs for customers, tenants or events
- Optional free-parking rules for defined license plates
// Use cases
Where the tariff structure delivers the greatest impact.
From city centre car parks and P+R sites to retail locations: the tariff structure supports different objectives and user groups – always with the same logic for machine, website and app.
City centre & urban car parks
High turnover, short stays: tariffs that encourage quick errands and price long-term parking fairly.
P+R & commuter locations
Affordable daily or monthly flat rates combined with clear rules for overruns and night-time parking.
Retail & customer parking
E.g. the first 60–120 minutes free of charge, followed by tiered pricing plus special rights for staff or tenants.
// Technology & configuration
Centrally maintained once – effective across all channels.
The tariff structure is maintained centrally in the ParkAgent frontend. Ticket machines, payment website and app integrations read the same logic – changes take effect across channels immediately, without having to configure each solution individually.
Configuration in the dashboard
Tariffs, tiers and grace periods are managed visually in the frontend. Changes are traceable and possible without manual intervention in individual systems.
Integration with machines,
website & apps
The tariff logic is used by ticket machines, payment website, app integrations as well as free-flow and sensor systems – one source for all connected channels.
Reporting & export
All transactions can be analysed – e.g. occupancy, average revenue or the impact of new tariff models – across all payment channels.
Want to see the tariff structure in a short demo?
In 15 minutes we’ll show you how to adopt existing tariffs, manage them centrally and roll them out across all channels.
// Contact & demo