What is ParkingBuddy?
🚗 ParkingBuddy – The Smart Way to Park in the City ParkingBuddy is early demo app that helps drivers find and reserve real-time available parking spots offered by everyday people around the city — like Airbnb, but for parking.
Problem
Users struggle to find or reserve parking spots in real-time in crowded cities, relying on time-consuming manual searches, overpriced garages, or limited public parking options.
Solution
A peer-to-peer mobile app that lets users find or offer real-time parking spots instantly, enabling drivers to reserve spots hosted by locals (like Airbnb for parking) and owners to monetize unused spaces.
Customers
Urban drivers, commuters, ride-share workers, and city residents with underutilized parking spaces seeking convenience or extra income.
Unique Features
Democratizes parking via crowd-sourced availability, instant booking, and dynamic pricing without infrastructure costs.
User Comments
Saves time searching for parking
Easy way to earn from unused spots
Affordable alternative to garages
Needs more spot availability
Early bugs but promising concept
Traction
Early demo stage; details not public. Comparable apps like SpotHero report $100M+ annual revenue and 10M+ users globally.
Market Size
The global smart parking market is projected to reach $11.5 billion by 2028 (Grand View Research, 2023).
