Integrated Mobility App Whistle Boosts Tourist Appeal with Parking Enforcement Alerts

The complex parking issues in modern cities often impose unnecessary fines and stress on drivers. This is especially true for travelers or business visitors in unfamiliar areas. As an innovative solution that resolves these issues and further contributes to revitalizing local economies, the 'Illegal Parking Enforcement Notification Service' of the integrated mobility app 'Whistle' is drawing attention. 'Whistle,' used by 5.74 million drivers nationwide, provides location-based, real-time enforcement information, helping drivers prevent parking violations in advance and reduce the burden of fines. This goes beyond simply avoiding fines; it plays a crucial role in preventing unexpected unpleasant experiences for drivers and fostering a positive perception of the region. Whistle's own survey results clearly demonstrate these effects. Last summer in Busan, over half of the vehicles that received enforcement notifications were from other regions, and the proportion of external vehicles was also significant in popular tourist destinations like Sokcho, Gangwon, and Yeosu, Jeollanam-do. As outside visitors can now park with peace of mind, a virtuous cycle is being formed, increasing satisfaction with the region and boosting the likelihood of revisits. The reduction in unnecessary complaints also leads to increased administrative efficiency and cost savings for local governments. Furthermore, 'Whistle' creates synergy with the government's regional currency-based domestic demand promotion policies, establishing itself as a key infrastructure for stimulating local consumption. Currently cooperating with 98 local governments nationwide, Whistle is continuously evolving into an integrated platform that supports all aspects of a driver's car life, including car sales, vehicle inspection reservations, and car wash reservations, in addition to parking notifications. A Whistle official expressed the ambition to further advance pre-emptive traffic administration and solidify its position as a driver's platform in the future.