Meters for Trees
Reduce Your Hardware for a Greener Future
Launched in the UK in 2019, Meters for Trees is a revolutionary initiative that promotes sustainability by removing or decommissioning parking meters. Cities, universities, and parking operators can reduce costs, support cleaner air, and leave a lasting green legacy - all by encouraging mobile parking payments.
We are excited to bring this programme to North America. As of 2024, for every multi-space meter removed or ten-single space meters, PayByPhone commits to planting one tree. This is done through our partner, veritree, a data-driven, restorative platform that connects nature-based solutions with mission-driven companies ready to lead the restorative economy.
Beyond reforestation, switching to mobile payments can improve air quality by reducing the need for collection and maintenance vehicles that emit CO₂ and harmful pollutants. Eliminating these vehicles can decrease greenhouse gas emissions, helping mitigate respiratory issues and other environmental impacts. Each tree planted through Meters for Trees further offsets carbon emissions, making cities greener and healthier for future generations.
We are excited to bring this programme to North America. As of 2024, for every multi-space meter removed or ten-single space meters, PayByPhone commits to planting one tree. This is done through our partner, veritree, a data-driven, restorative platform that connects nature-based solutions with mission-driven companies ready to lead the restorative economy.
Beyond reforestation, switching to mobile payments can improve air quality by reducing the need for collection and maintenance vehicles that emit CO₂ and harmful pollutants. Eliminating these vehicles can decrease greenhouse gas emissions, helping mitigate respiratory issues and other environmental impacts. Each tree planted through Meters for Trees further offsets carbon emissions, making cities greener and healthier for future generations.
Image courtesy of veritree
The benefits
Reduced emissions
Eliminating collection and maintenance vehicles decreases CO₂ and harmful pollutant emissions.
Reforestation efforts
One tree is planted for every multi-space meter or ten single-space meters removed.
Improved air quality
Fewer maintenance vehicles help mitigate respiratory issues and other environmental impacts.
How it works
The city or parking operator works closely with the PayByPhone team to develop a plan for decommissioning meters.
As part of any full or phased meter removal plan, PayByPhone commits to planting one tree for every ten single-space meters or one tree for each multi-space meter removed, in partnership with veritree.
Image courtesy of veritree
PayByPhone provides a comprehensive marketing package to help inform residents about the initiative and communicate the environmental benefits of switching to mobile payments.
For phased removals over a longer period, PayByPhone partners with the city or operator to develop a bespoke plan to drive mobile payment adoption, ensuring a seamless transition and future decommissioning of additional meters.
Our growing list of partners
City of Allentown, Pennsylvania
City of Coral Gables, Florida
City of Olympia, Washington
News
PayByPhone launches award-winning tree-planting initiative in North America
PayByPhone, the global leader in mobile parking payments, launches its multi-award-winning tree planting initiative Meters for Trees in North America.
PayByPhone’s Green December campaign plants more than 6,500 tress for reforestation projects thanks to partnering North American clients
PayByPhone has planted 6,528 trees with reforestation projects in Kenya, in the name of its partnering North American clients.
