PARGO is a mobile app that uses GPS to show the exact parking rules for the spot where you are parked, including payment requirements, time limits and special regulations like the 10‑meter rule.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Drivers in Denmark often struggle to interpret complex parking signs and regulations, leading to accidental violations and costly fines. The lack of real‑time, location‑specific guidance makes it difficult to know whether a spot requires payment, has time restrictions, or is subject to special rules such as the 10‑meter rule.
Solution
PARGO offers a mobile application that leverages the user’s GPS location to display the exact parking rules applicable to the spot where the vehicle is parked. Users can photograph a parking sign and receive an immediate, clear explanation of its meaning, including directionality and any payment or time requirements. The app also provides alerts for special regulations, a checklist of compliance steps (e.g., setting a parking disc), and community feedback on the quality of parking spaces. Coverage includes both public and private parking across Denmark, with detailed data for Copenhagen, Frederiksberg, and expanding municipalities. The service is free to download, with optional enterprise integrations for businesses and municipalities.
Target Audience
Primary users are private motorists in Denmark, as well as businesses and municipal authorities that need to provide accurate parking information to employees, customers, or residents.
Features
- Real‑time display of parking regulations based on precise GPS location, date, and time
- Photo‑based sign analysis that instantly clarifies sign meaning and applicable direction
- Alerts for payment requirements, the 10‑meter rule, and other special restrictions
- Community‑driven reviews highlighting good and problematic parking spots
- Comprehensive database covering over 90,000 public and private parking spaces nationwide
- API integration option for businesses and municipal platforms to embed parking guidance
- Free mobile app with optional premium features for enterprise customers