Last updated 3 August 2026
MacMeter is a parking application that automatically pays for metered street parking in New York City on behalf of its registered users. Each user has their own parking provider account and their own payment method; MacMeter pays and extends sessions on their behalf and notifies them about what it has done.
MacMeter sends transactional text notifications to registered users about their own parking sessions: payment confirmations and coverage end times, warnings that a session is lapsing or could not be renewed, spending-limit notices, and service alerts. It also replies to messages users send to this number. No marketing or promotional messages are sent.
Users provide their mobile number when they register for MacMeter and consent at that time to receive these service notifications, after being told what the service sends, how often, that message and data rates may apply, and how to get help or opt out. Consent is never requested by text message, and no numbers are obtained from any purchased list, lead vendor, or other third party.
Message frequency varies and depends on how often the user parks and whether any issues arise with their sessions.
Message and data rates may apply, depending on the user's mobile plan. MacMeter does not charge users for text notifications.
Reply STOP to any message to cancel text notifications. A single confirmation message will be sent, after which no further messages will be delivered. Users may also ask the operator directly to stop messages or close their account.
Reply HELP to any message for assistance.
Mobile carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. Delivery is subject to network availability. Text notifications are a convenience and are not a substitute for the user checking their own parking status.
Mobile numbers are never sold, rented, shared, or disclosed to any third party. See the MacMeter SMS Privacy Policy for details.
Every MacMeter user is registered directly with the operator and is in direct personal contact with them. Questions and removal requests are handled directly with the operator or by replying to any message from this number.