Saarburg introduces digital mobile parking system

The city of Saarburg is implementing a cashless mobile parking system through the provider PayByPhone. Drivers will be able to pay parking fees via the app using methods such as PayPal, credit cards, or Google Pay, eliminating the need for coins or physical parking meters.

To ensure the digital transition does not increase costs for citizens, the city council has decided that Saarburg will cover the service fees charged by the provider. This means users will pay the same rates as they would with cash. The app also allows users to extend parking time remotely or end sessions early, with automatic notifications sent before the booked time expires.

In the city center (Zone 1), parking is subject to fees from Monday to Sunday, between 9:00 and 18:00. The rate is set at 0.50 Euro per 20 minutes, with a maximum parking duration of two hours. A free 20-minute grace period, similar to the traditional 'Brötchentaste' system, will be maintained.