How to Pay for Your Public Parking through Whatsapp

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) of the UAE has added a new feature that is set out to make paying for parking even more convenient. The new feature will allow you to pay for your parking time through a Whatsapp message.

This feature is well suited for individuals who wish to have a hassle-free experience. It is fairly easy to use, so you can rest assured that after you have purchased your parking ticket, the rest is automatic.

How Does the Whatsapp Feature Work?

You can buy a parking ticket for your vehicle by sending an SMS message to 1916. You can also use your credit card to purchase a ticket, but you must first register yourself with the RTA to do so.

Once you have received confirmation from the RTA, an SMS will be sent to you, or you can check it from the RTA’s website, in which it states that you have parked with the number of your vehicle and the starting time of your parking ticket. From this point on, you can park in any of the public parking areas that the RTA monitors, so you can park at a place that is most convenient for you.

If you wish to extend your parking time, you can do so by sending a second SMS message to 1916. If you want to know how much time is left until your parking ticket expires, you can do so by sending another SMS message to 1916.

Currently, only the RTA of Dubai is offering this service, but it is quite likely that other neighboring countries will follow suit.

Public Feedback

This new feature has been well-received on social media, as it is clearly a time-saving and convenient feature. Most people have been surprised by the fact that this feature is free of charge.

So, if you are looking to find a way to purchase your parking ticket in a fast and easy manner, this is the perfect way to do so. In addition to the convenience, this new feature is also a great way to save money.

It is not uncommon to ride on the metro or bus and take a look at the electronic billboards that tell you how much time you have left on your parking ticket. You can then decide whether you want to park at that specific place close to the location you are heading to or whether you will try your luck somewhere else.

Now, you can simply send a quick Whatsapp message to extend your parking time, and you will receive a confirmation of your purchase.

Conclusion

WhatsApp is an application that is extremely popular on smartphones. It is very likely that you have Whatsapp on your phone and that you are using it on a daily basis. If you are looking for a fast and easy way to purchase your parking ticket, the new Whatsapp feature by the RTA is perfect for you. By doing so, you eliminate much of the hassle that is usually involved in figuring out how much time you have left on your parking ticket.

Once you have received confirmation from the RTA, you can park in any of the public parking areas that the RTA in Dubai monitors. The rest is automatic.

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