The study analyzed all of Arrive customers across Europe and The US who completed at least five parking sessions in the three months prior to the analysis. To ensure full customer privacy, these profiles were defined only by the frequency and timing of parking sessions.

"The way people park reflects how they live, work, and move within their cities. Analyzing these behaviors allows municipalities to better understand the evolution of urban mobility and to develop services that closely align with citizens' actual needs," says Scott Booker, General Manager, Parking at Arrive.The research highlights the following six personas:

  • Routine Light (36%): Users who park occasionally throughout the month.

  • Power User (31%): Users who park frequently across various zones and times, both on weekdays and weekends.

  • Weekend Leisure (16%): Users whose parking activity is heavily concentrated on weekends.

  • Morning Commuter (10%): Users who primarily drive and park for their daily commute to work.

  • Routine Heavy (6%): Non-commuters who park regularly across weekdays and weekends, with a slight peak during evening hours.

  • Overnight Resident (1%): Users who primarily park their vehicles during nighttime hours.

“Our driving habits are far more consistent than we realize. Arrive's data reveals that eight out of ten drivers fall into highly predictable patterns that barely change from month to month. Whether it’s a daily corporate commuter or a weekend leisure seeker, these stable behaviors prove that parking data is one of the most reliable indicators we have to decode, predict, and ultimately improve how people move through cities,” says Scott Booker.