Arrive Announces Intent to Acquire Parking Tech Firm Passport

The acquisition will unify enforcement technology, paid parking, and payment infrastructure for autonomous-ready mobility.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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Arrive, a leading global mobility platform, announced its intention to acquire Passport, a technology partner for over 800 cities and private operators across North America. The acquisition will unite the companies' complementary portfolios, providing cities and operators with a powerful mobility management solution that simplifies complex ecosystems and deepens customer relationships across North America.

Why it matters

The strategic move is the next pivotal step in Arrive's ambition to future-proof urban mobility by building solutions necessary for the autonomous shift. The acquisition will unlock new revenue streams for partners and ensure that emerging self-driving technologies are integrated into the fabric of more livable communities.

The details

The intended acquisition will unify enforcement technology, paid parking, and payment infrastructure for autonomous-ready mobility into one platform. Passport has become a trusted technology partner for over 800 cities and private operators across North America, and the acquisition will combine the companies' complementary portfolios.

  • Arrive announced the intention to acquire Passport on March 4, 2026.

The players

Arrive

A leading global mobility platform with the mission to ease movement in cities. Arrive makes cities more livable through delivering core competencies such as autonomous vehicle management solutions, smart payments, and optimizing parking solutions.

Passport

The technology leader in parking compliance and curbside payment solutions. Passport provides a platform that connects the complexities of mobility to efficiently manage and monetize the curb, from mobile payments to citation issuance and permitting technology.

Cameron Clayton

The CEO of Arrive.

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What they’re saying

“Passport has built an impressive platform and cultivated deep, trusted relationships across North America. By integrating their expertise into Arrive's global network, we are building the essential solutions to help prepare our partners for an autonomous vehicle future - a definitive driver for our industry. This is the next pivotal step in Arrive's ambition to future-proof urban mobility and ensure that emerging self-driving technologies are integrated into the fabric of more livable communities.”

— Cameron Clayton, CEO of Arrive (PRNewswire)

What’s next

The intended acquisition is subject to regulatory review in the United States, and the terms of the transaction will not be disclosed.

The takeaway

The acquisition of Passport by Arrive represents a strategic move to unify enforcement technology, paid parking, and payment infrastructure for autonomous-ready mobility, positioning the combined company as a leader in providing cities and operators with a powerful mobility management solution that simplifies complex ecosystems and prepares for the autonomous vehicle future.