Innovation at MahaKumbh 2025: AI-Driven Smart Parking Slashes Wait Times by 91%, FASTags Payments Hit 54%

India's Largest Open Car Parking Space: Park+ efficiently managed the largest open car parking space in India, receiving maximum traffic from Delhi NCR, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh.

AI-Powered Efficiency: Park+'s Smart Parking Management System achieved a 91% reduction in wait times and facilitated 54% of payments through FASTags, ensuring a seamless and efficient parking experience

Park+, India's leading auto-tech super app, today announced a major milestone- its AI powered smart parking management systems at MahaKumbh 2025, Praygraj breached the 5 lakh vehicle management mark. Pilgrims visiting Prayagraj were able to use the Park+ app to easily discover, book and prepay for a car parking spot at a government approved parking area (30+ parking zones near Arail Ghat). FASTag enabled systems also allowed car owners to pay for their parking spot,  without any human intervention, a first of its kind initiative in Prayagraj.

The Park+ Advantage @ MahaKumbh 2025, Prayagraj-

Discover, book and pre-pay for a safe and secure parking spot at Prayagraj, during Maha Kumbh 2025

Over 30+ parking sites, with a capacity of  5,00,000 vehicles, around Arail Ghat area.

FASTag enabled payments for cars/taxis/buses (no cash required)

Partnership with Indian Oil petrol pumps to offer “Prayagraj Ka Sabse Sasta Petrol” to all Park+ app users coming for Maha Kumbh 2025.

AI powered systems  to- predict parking patterns, parking fill rates and identify EV charging patterns.

24x7 security setup, with CCTV coverage and on ground guards

EV charging stations in each parking area for two wheelers, three wheelers and four wheelers

F&B facilities within these parking areas for pilgrims to enjoy a hot cup of chai

Clean and safe washrooms for everyone at all Park+ locations

Medical support staff at all Park+ locations for immediate medical assistance

Vehicle maintenance stalls, to ensure a hassle free

Commenting on the successful partnership with Kumbh Mela authority, Amit Lakhotia, Founder & CEO, Park+  said, "MahaKumbh 2025 will be remembered as a game changer event for religious gathering in India. This time around, the planning, execution and government support was phenomenal. 50 Cr+ pilgrims took the holy dip and we at Park+ broke all records by managing over 5 lakh+ vehicles in these 45 days.  Our AI powered systems were able to correctly predict parking patterns, parking fill rates, identify EV charging patterns and ensure a superior parking experience. Additionally, our Park+ parking zones were  equipped with- a 24x7 security setup, CCTV cameras, EV charging stations, medical support teams and vehicle maintenance staff. We will continue to invest our energies in deploying our smart parking solutions at large scale events to eliminate parking related issues faced by vehicle owners.