Yes. As connected and autonomous cars evolve, automatic parking payment will be one of the first features to become standard [1].
How It Will Work
[Car parks] → [Sensor/GPS detects a regulated zone] → [Car's system activates payment]
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[Automatic payment via API]
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[Driver receives a notification]
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[On leaving, payment is closed out]
Stages of the Evolution
| Phase | Technology | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 (current) | Driver pays manually through the app | 2020-2026 |
| Phase 2 (next) | Car suggests payment when parking in a regulated zone | 2026-2028 |
| Phase 3 | Car pays automatically with the driver's confirmation | 2028-2032 |
| Phase 4 | Autonomous car parks and pays with no human intervention | 2032+ |
What Already Exists
Some connected cars (Tesla, BMW, Mercedes) already have:
- GPS that identifies paid parking zones
- Integration with payment apps
- Alerts when time is running out
Integration with systems like Digipare via an open API will let any automaker connect its vehicles to the Brazilian Zona Azul ecosystem, completely eliminating the need for manual driver interaction [2].