SunPass is returning to the Miami airport parking garages. Here's what to expect
Miami International Airport is bringing back SunPass, which will join QuickPay in the parking garages. The return later this year follows a series of fixes to the system. The prepaid toll system used on Florida highways will allow travelers returning to MIA to go straight to their cars and exit a garage.
FULL STORY: Parking at the Miami airport is changing again. What drivers can expect at the garages
Here are the highlights:
▪ SunPass timeline: After a three-year hiatus, SunPass is set to return to Miami International Airport later this year, providing an additional parking payment option alongside QuickPay in the Dolphin and Flamingo garages.
▪ How it works: SunPass, a prepaid electronic toll system, allows travelers to bypass traditional payment methods, offering a streamlined exit process from MIA's parking garages.
Why it was removed: MIA ceased using SunPass in early 2022 due to frequent malfunctions and outages, which caused significant delays and overbilling issues, costing the state approximately $50 million in lost parking revenue.
Problem solved: Miami-Dade Aviation Department CEO Ralph Cutié confirmed that the issues with SunPass have been resolved, and the system will be reinstalled by the end of the year, if not sooner.
Parking fees: Despite the return of SunPass, parking fees at MIA have increased by 47% since 2022, rising from $17 to $25 per day. MIA officials said that before 2022, prices had stayed steady since 2011, and that the $25 rate is in line with other large airports.
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