A Fastag-Based Smart Parking System : Urmi Axis

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Introduction:

Urmi Axis, a bustling commercial complex in Mumbai, faced the common challenge of managing parking operations efficiently and ensuring seamless revenue collection. With a mix of daily visitors and long-term tenants, implementing a system that differentiates between paid parking and whitelisted vehicles seemed daunting. However, by leveraging a Fastag and ANPR -based smart collection system, Urmi Axis was able to achieve remarkable results and transform their parking operations.

Challenge:

Prior to the implementation of the Fastag-based smart collection system, Urmi Axis relied on manual cash collection from parking visitors. This process was time-consuming, prone to errors, and led to revenue leakages. Additionally, distinguishing between tenants' vehicles and daily visitors' vehicles proved to be a complex task, often resulting in confusion and disputes..

Solution:

To overcome these challenges, the facility management company partnered with Barrel Scope Solutions Pvt Ltd to implement a digital Fee Collection and Access control system. The setup utilized RFID and OCR (Optical Character Recognition) technology to enable seamless and automated payment processing for visitors, while tenants' vehicles were whitelisted in the system, exempting them from paying parking fees.

Implementation:

The implementation process began with the installation of underground magnetic Loop sensors, Automatic Number Plate reading cameras and RFID scanners for identifying a vehicle through its FASTag and number plate. This system was installed at both entry and exit points of the parking lot. Each visitor vehicle has to mandatorily have a standard number plate and almost all vehicles have a FASTag sticker on the windscreen. The FASTag can be recharged through numerous apps digitally by the vehicle owner. The entire system was integrated with a centralized management platform that allowed real-time monitoring and reporting of parking activities.

Whitelisting Process:

For tenants' vehicles, a streamlined whitelisting process was established. The system collected and stored the necessary vehicle details, such as license plate numbers, in a secure database. These vehicles were automatically recognized upon entry, ensuring a seamless parking experience without the need for payment.

Results:

The implementation of the Fastag-based smart collection system brought about significant improvements in parking operations at Urmi Axis. The results were nothing short of impressive:

Conclusion:

The successful deployment of the Fastag-based smart collection system at Urmi Axis transformed their parking operations, leading to a dramatic reduction in cash collection, a significant increase in daily revenue, and an enhanced user experience. By leveraging cutting-edge technology and streamlining the differentiation between paid parking and whitelisted vehicles, Urmi Axis established an efficient and revenue-generating parking system. The case study stands as a testament to the transformative power of implementing innovative solutions to overcome operational challenges in the parking industry.

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