Haugesund Parkering

What Haugesund Parkering does

Haugesund Parkering Drift AS is a 100% municipally-owned parking operator headquartered in Haugesund, Norway, functioning as the exclusive provider of paid public parking, permit administration, and traffic enforcement within the municipality. The company manages roughly 2,000 municipal parking spaces, including two parking houses (Bølgå with 346 spaces and Centralen with 255 spaces), the Flotmyr outdoor lot, street parking, residential zones, and specialty facilities such as the new Dokken P-plass (40 car spaces, 15 RV spaces, opened April 2026). Core technology consists of ANPR camera-based ticketless parking via the Autopay platform, EasyPark mobile payment integration, and PocketControl enforcement tools, supported by 10 EV charging stations at Sørhauggata 165 and 80 app-controlled Bikeloop bicycle parking spaces launched in summer 2026. Cash payment was discontinued in June 2026 after only 0.14% of 2025 transactions were coin-based.

The company operates a hybrid revenue model combining usage-based hourly/daily parking fees (20-27 NOK/hour), recurring subscriptions (annual passes at 9,300 NOK, monthly passes at 950 NOK, student semester permits at 2,200 NOK, and residential/business zone permits), EV charging fees (24 NOK/hour plus per-kWh), and parking enforcement fines (660-990 NOK). Customer segments include general city-center visitors and commuters, local businesses (e.g., Rema 1000 Bytunet, Scandic Hotel), HVL students, RV/motorhome tourists, residential zone permit holders, mobility-impaired HC permit holders, and hospital employees under a recent Helse Fonna partnership covering Haugesund and Stord. Distribution is exclusively direct-to-consumer through physical facilities, the EasyPark and Autopay digital channels, on-site payment machines, and a small walk-in office at Grønhauggata 4, with no sales team or external resellers.

Operationally, the company employs approximately 10 staff including a Managing Director (Ingjerd Vikse), parking professionals, case handlers, an operations technician, and traffic officers, reflecting a lean municipal operating model. Strategic priorities evidenced by 2025-2026 activity center on infrastructure expansion (Dokken P-plass, Bølgå renovation), digital modernization (cashless transition, ANPR rollout), sustainable mobility (EV charging, bicycle parking), and adjacent vertical expansion via the Helse Fonna healthcare contract. The company is not VC-backed, not listed, and reinvests in municipal service delivery rather than pursuing scaled commercial expansion.

Name

Haugesund Parkering

Legal name

Haugesund Parkering Drift AS

Website

https://haugesundparkering.no

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Haugesund Parkering Drift AS is a municipally-owned parking operator in Haugesund, Norway, exclusively managing roughly 2,000 public parking spaces, two parking houses, ANPR camera parking, EV charging, and enforcement services for residents, visitors, businesses, and the Helse Fonna hospital system.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Parking Services

NAICS

Parking Lots and Garages (81293)

SIC

Operators Of Nonresidential Buildings (6512)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTLAJAIAB

Off-Street Parking Facilities Operations (Garages, Lots, Park-and-Ride)

Transportation & Logistics/Transportation Infrastructure & Operations (Roads, Rail Networks, Traffic Management)/Parking Infrastructure & Management (On/Off-Street, Smart Parking)

SECONDARYBPABAKAB

Parking Management & Enforcement (Citations, Permits, Compliance)

Business & Public Services/Facilities Management & Building Services/Parking & Traffic Management Services

SECONDARYTLAJAIAA

On-Street Parking Operations & Curbside Management (Meters, Permits, Loading Zones)

Transportation & Logistics/Transportation Infrastructure & Operations (Roads, Rail Networks, Traffic Management)/Parking Infrastructure & Management (On/Off-Street, Smart Parking)

SECONDARYBPAIALAL

Parking & Curbside Management Authorities (Municipal Parking, Permits, Loading Zones)

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Transportation & Infrastructure Agencies (Roads, Transit, Public Works)

Keywords

• Municipal parking services
• Parking facility operations
• Parking permits and subscriptions
• EV charging infrastructure
• Parking enforcement

Headquarters

HQ city

Haugesund

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Hourly/Daily Parking Fees: Primary revenue stream from time-based parking fees at approximately 1200 paid parking spaces including two parking houses (Centralen, Bølgå), outdoor lots, and street parking. Pricing varies by location from 20-27 NOK per hour with daily maximums of 70-230 NOK. Payment accepted via EasyPark app, Autopay camera system, or payment machines.
2. Annual Parking Permits: Annual parking passes priced at 9300 NOK allowing unlimited parking at all Haugesund Parkering facilities including both parking houses and outdoor areas.
3. Monthly Parking Permits: Monthly parking passes priced at 950 NOK valid only at Centralen, Flotmyr p-plass, and Flotmyrgata P-plass locations.
4. Student Semester Permits: Semester parking passes for HVL students at Flotmyr parking area, priced at 2200 NOK per semester.
5. Residential Zone Permits: Residential parking zone permits for residents and businesses within designated city zones. Private residents currently free; businesses pay 4000-6000 NOK annually per permit.
6. RV/Motorhome Parking: Dedicated RV parking at Dokken P-plass with hourly rates (50 NOK/hour), daily rates (300 NOK), and long-term subscriptions (2500-5000 NOK/month depending on season).
7. Parking Enforcement Fees: Revenue from parking violation fines including control sanctions (660-990 NOK) and parking fees (900 NOK) for violations of parking regulations.
8. Electric Vehicle Charging Revenue: Revenue from EV charging stations at 24 NOK/hour plus 5-6 NOK per kWh at designated charging locations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Haugesund Parkering operates municipal parking facilities in Haugesund, Norway, including parking houses, outdoor parking lots, and street parking under an exclusive municipal concession. The company sells hourly transient parking, subscription passes (annual, monthly, student, residential zone business), and ancillary services such as EV charging, bicycle parking (Bikeloop), RV parking, and disabled parking (HC-kort), and also conducts parking enforcement (control sanctions).

Product overview

Haugesund Parkering operates a municipal parking infrastructure in Haugesund, Norway, comprising two parking houses (Centralen with 255 spaces and Bølgå with 346 spaces), outdoor parking areas (Dokken P-plass, Flotmyr P-plass with 355 spaces), street parking, and specialty facilities. The company offers a portfolio of parking passes including Annual Pass (9300 kr, valid at all facilities), Monthly Pass (950 kr, limited to specific locations), and Student Pass (2200 kr/semester at Flotmyr). Recent additions include EV charging stations (10 points at Sørhauggata 165) and Bikeloop bicycle parking (80 spaces launching summer 2026). The operations are modernized through ANPR camera-based parking (Autopay) at major facilities, integration with EasyPark payment app, and digital permit management. Special services include residential zone permits and disabled parking (HC) permits managed through municipal systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Centralen P-hus Parking house in Haugesund city center operated by Haugesund Parkering, offering hourly and subscription parking for visitors and commuters.
• Bølgå P-hus Parking house at Bølgå in Haugesund, providing car parking spaces and adjacent secure bicycle parking (Bikeloop).
• Flotmyr P-plass Surface parking lot at Flotmyr in Haugesund, also serving as the location of Haugesund Parkering's customer service office.
• Dokken P-plass Surface parking lot at Dokken in Haugesund, providing public parking capacity in the city.
• EV Charging Stations Electric vehicle charging stations integrated into Haugesund Parkering's parking facilities, available to EV drivers parking in Haugesund.
• Bikeloop Bicycle Parking (Bølgå) Secure bicycle parking facility (Bikeloop) at Bølgå, providing sheltered and secured bike parking for cyclists in Haugesund.
• RV Parking (Bobilparkering) Dedicated parking spaces for RVs and motorhomes (bobilparkering) at Haugesund Parkering facilities, serving RV owners and visitors.
• Annual Parking Pass (Årskort) Annual subscription parking pass granting recurring access to Haugesund Parkering facilities for individual drivers.
• Monthly Parking Pass (Månedsabonnement) Monthly recurring parking subscription for drivers who need regular, flexible parking access at Haugesund Parkering facilities.
• Student Parking Pass (Studentabonnement) Discounted monthly parking subscription targeted at HVL students in Haugesund, providing affordable recurring parking near campus.
• Residential Zone Parking Permit (Beboerparkering) Residential zone parking permit (beboerparkering) available to residents living in designated residential zones in Haugesund, granting permission to park in those zones.
• Residential Zone Parking Permit for Businesses (Beboerparkering for Bedrift) Residential zone parking permit variant for local businesses in Haugesund, enabling employees of those businesses to park in residential zones.
• Disabled Parking (HC-kort / HC-parkering) Parking access and permits for mobility-impaired individuals (HC-card holders) at Haugesund Parkering's accessible parking bays.
• Helse Fonna Hospital Parking Integration Subscription-based parking management service provided to Helse Fonna hospital employees, integrated with hospital employee parking access.
• Parking Enforcement (Control Sanctions / Kontrollsanksjoner) Parking enforcement service issuing control sanctions (fines) for parking violations, carried out by Haugesund Parkering's traffic officers using the PocketControl system.

Quantifiable outcome

• 83% of parking transactions completed via mobile app in 2025
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Multiple Contractors (Bølgå Upgrade)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 June 2026Various contractors collaborated on Bølgå parking house upgrades including: Risanger & Sønn, Helgevold Elektro, Byggmesterkompaniet, Acrylicon, Bademiljø Geir Sirnes, Certego, Volund-X, Kraftglass, Arkitecht, Holon, and Energi & Miljø for staircase renovations, electrical work, and facility improvements.
• Helse FonnacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 March 2026Partnership for parking management and digital permit systems for Helse Fonna hospital employees at Haugesund hospital facilities including Wergelandsgate, Markvegen, BUP, and Karmsundgata locations.
• Norpark (Norwegian Parking Association)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 January 2026Norwegian Parking Association organizes annual parking conference. Haugesund Parkering hosting Parkeringskonferansen 2026 at Quality Hotel Maritim, October 28-30, 2026.
• HaugalandmuseetcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 November 2025Joint partnership to establish new Dokken P-plass parking area at Sildemuseet in Dokken. Haugalandmuseet provides the museum site and cultural venue context while Haugesund Parkering operates parking facilities for visitors.
• EasyParkcoreTechnology or IntegrationEasyPark provides mobile payment platform integration enabling customers to pay for parking via smartphone app with location-specific zone codes. Haugesund Parkering receives revenue tracking and customer payment processing through EasyPark's platform.
• Autopay (by OnePark)coreTechnology or IntegrationAutopay provides camera-based automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) system for ticketless parking at Bølgå, Centralen, and Flotmyr facilities. System automatically tracks vehicle entry/exit and calculates parking fees for automatic billing or post-pay options.
• KredinorminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDebt collection partner for unpaid parking fees and control sanctions. Sends invoices and manages collection of parking violations processed through PocketControl system.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Flowbird Group: Flowbird (formerly Parkeon) provides smart parking solutions including payment terminals, ANPR systems, and parking guidance across Europe. Comparable as a broader incumbent technology provider in the municipal parking space, particularly on the payment terminal and camera/ANPR infrastructure Haugesund Parkering relies on.
• Indigo Infra Norge: Indigo Infra (formerly VINCI Park) is a global parking operator with a Norwegian presence, operating parking facilities and providing digital parking solutions. Comparable as a broader incumbent offering parking facility operations at scale with technology integration capabilities.
• Q-Park Norge: Q-Park is one of Europe's largest parking operators with a Norwegian presence, operating parking facilities across multiple cities. Comparable as a broader incumbent offering overlapping off-street parking services and technology integration at scale beyond a single municipality.
• APCOA Parking Norge: APCOA is a major European parking operator with Norwegian operations, managing public and private parking facilities. Comparable as a broader incumbent providing parking facility operations and digital payment platforms across multiple geographies.

Direct peers

• Drammen Parkering: Drammen Parkering operates municipal parking services for Drammen, Norway. Comparable Norwegian municipal parking operator with similar regulatory framework and service portfolio including permits and enforcement.
• Tromsø Parkering: Tromsø Parkering is the municipal parking operator in Tromsø, Norway, managing public parking infrastructure and enforcement. Direct Norwegian municipal peer in northern Norway with similar delegated authority model.
• Stavanger Parkeringsselskap: Stavanger Parkeringsselskap is a municipally-owned parking company serving Stavanger, Norway, operating parking houses, on-street parking, and enforcement under delegated municipal authority. Highly comparable as a Norwegian municipal parking operator with similar regulatory monopoly structure, parking house portfolio, and EasyPark integration.
• Bergen Parkeringsselskap: Bergen Parkeringsselskap is the municipally-owned parking operator for Bergen, Norway, managing parking facilities, on-street parking, and enforcement in Norway's second-largest city. Direct peer in business model, regulatory framework, and Norwegian municipal parking operations.
• Trondheim Parkering: Trondheim Parkering is the municipal parking operator for Trondheim, Norway, providing parking facilities, permits, and enforcement services. Direct Norwegian municipal peer with comparable service portfolio including parking houses, permits, and ANPR/camera parking technology.

Emerging players

• EasyPark Group: EasyPark is a Nordic-headquartered parking technology and payment platform that integrates with municipal parking operators including Haugesund Parkering. Comparable as a technology partner and platform layer for mobile parking payments and zone-based parking services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Haugesund-parkering-104608318477369
• Instagraminstagram.com/haugesundparkering
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/haugesund-parkering

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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