Ocean City announces mobile parking app, and increased bus services

One local beach town is hoping new technology, and more frequent public transportation, will make for a more enjoyable vacation for visitors.

The Town of Ocean City says this summer, visitors who drive to the beach, can download their new parking app, Parkmobile, to pay for parking with a smartphone. “We are always looking for ways to improve our services and provide ease to our residents and visitors,” said Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan.  “With a mobile parking app, families can spend more time on the beach or strolling the Boardwalk without having to leave and pay the meter.” The service is available starting over the upcoming Memorial Day weekend.

Town Officials say last summer they noticed an increased need for buses along Coastal Highway, so they have increased that number. Starting on Friday, buses will run every 10 minutes starting at 6:00 AM and running until 3:00 AM, and every 20 minutes from 3:00 until 6:00 AM. All day passes are just $3. “Our buses are safe, clean and reliable which makes purchasing an all-day $3 pass a no-brainer for many residents and visitors,” commented George Thornes, Director of Transportation for Ocean City.  “We noticed last year that we could improve services by providing more buses on Coastal Highway, so as a result we have increased our planned deployments for the 2015 summer season by 22 percent.”

For more information on the new parking app, or beach transportation, visit the Town of Ocean City website.