For the last month, basketball lovers around the world have paid tribute to NBA legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and the seven other people who lost their lives in a helicopter crash on January 26th. An especially iconic figure in Los Angeles, Kobe was an inspiration to athletes and fans everywhere. Let’s look back…Continue Reading “Honoring Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Icon”
In this age of ever-evolving technology, valet has changed from a luxury amenity to a standard service. If you don’t already offer it, valet might seem too expensive and complicated to implement. And if you do already offer valet, you may be frustrated with outdated management methods. However, with the right suite of tools, operating…Continue Reading “How to Offer a Superior Valet Experience”
Across the US, cities big and small are working to make it easier for people to get around without a personal car. Still, it’s a slow process to raise the funds and develop the infrastructure. If you’re concerned about the carbon footprint that accompanies car ownership, you don’t have to wait for your city to…Continue Reading “How to Be an Eco-Friendly Driver (Without an EV)”
We’ve all seen it. A giant pickup truck crammed into a compact space. A Porsche parked diagonally across two spaces. Someone’s bumper hanging two feet into your driveway. It’s maddening. But have you ever been so fed up that you took your frustration to paper and left a note for the culprit? We found ten…Continue Reading “The 10 Most Creative Notes Left Behind For Bad Parking”
Public interest in self-driving cars is not new. In fact, the first-ever self-driving car toured through Milwaukee in 1926! Now almost 100 years later, companies like Google and Tesla are perfecting the technology that will make autonomous vehicles (AVs) the norm. It’s already clear that AVs are going to change the way people move in cities….Continue Reading “How Parking Operators Can Keep Up in the Age of AVs”
Following a monumental off-season where a blockbuster trade sent three Lakers and three first-round picks to the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for Anthony Davis (AD), it looks like the Showtime Lakers are back. Led by LeBron James and AD, the Lakers have reestablished themselves as one of the best teams in the league. As…Continue Reading “The Showtime Lakers Are Back, Baby!”
If you haven’t had to fly in the last few months, you may not have experienced the new policies regarding taxis, Uber and Lyft at LAX. As of October 29th, rideshares and taxis cannot pick up rides on the curb. Instead, travelers must take a shuttle from their terminal to a designated rideshare pick up lot…Continue Reading “Traveling Without Uber and Lyft at LAX During the Holidays”
Los Angeles is home to 4+ million people and spans 500+ square miles. Filled with entertainment, incredible food and an abundance of unique destinations, it’s easy to get lost in LA. However, one aspect of exploring our city comes with its fair share of problems, namely, transportation. Whether you’re visiting or you live here, you’re…Continue Reading “Get Lost in LA With Pavemint and Getaround”
This week, Pavemint released an update to our iOS parking search design! The new look makes it easier than ever to select the times of your reservation, and also more intuitive to search for parking based on where you’re headed. We added a Nearby Events feature so you can book event parking seamlessly, and even find…Continue Reading “New Parking Search Features on Pavemint iOS”
We know it might not feel like it yet, but it is officially pumpkin spice latte season. While summer may be the perfect time to hit the beaches in Los Angeles, the cooler fall weather makes it the perfect time for LA hikes. Most Angelenos and tourists know all about the scenic hikes through Runyon…Continue Reading “Beyond Runyon: 4 LA Hikes to Check Out This Fall”