The intelligent parking ticketing system at Garki International Market in Abuja, Nigeria, has officially commenced operation, marking a new digital phase for the market's infrastructure.
The new system utilizes automatic license plate recognition and thermal printing technology. Vehicles enter the market automatically, recording the time and printing a ticket; payment is made upon departure using the ticket. This effectively solves problems such as queues and congestion during peak hours and errors in manual billing, and is expected to improve vehicle throughput by over 60%.
Market management stated that the parking ticketing system's launch is a key step in implementing the Abuja City Hall's "Smart Market" transformation plan. Mobile payment and seamless departure functions will be introduced later to further enhance the parking experience for merchants and consumers.