Assessing user satisfaction of smart parking payment system in Selangor

The Smart Selangor Parking (SSP) app aims to enhance digital adoption in Selangor's journey toward becoming a liveable smart state. However, user satisfaction with the application is remains unclear, raising concerns about its effectiveness in fostering economically productive and environmentally conscious communities. The research question is: What factors significantly influence user satisfaction with the SSP application? The objectives are to identify the factors influencing user satisfaction with SSP and to determine which of these factors have the most significant impact. This analysis aims to provide insights into areas that require improvement to enhance the app’s overall effectiveness and adoption. This research use a quantitative design to assess user satisfaction with the SSP application. It includes three phases: definition, exploratory, and confirmation. In the definition phase, the research problem and objectives are set. The exploratory phase involves collecting data and refining the research questions. The confirmation phase rigorously tests hypotheses using statistical techniques. Validation activities ensure the reliability and validity of the findings, such as ensuring accurate measurements and testing the consistency of data collection methods. The study found that user satisfaction with the Smart Selangor Parking application is most influenced by learnability, which ensures ease of use and minimizes
distractions. Helpfulness also plays a significant role, as providing relevant information enhances user satisfaction. Emotional attachment, controllability, and efficiency were also factors, though efficiency had the least impact. Overall, the study emphasizes the importance of usability, clear information, and user-centered design in enhancing satisfaction. This study contributes to the understanding of factors influencing user satisfaction with mobile parking payment applications in Malaysia, offering valuable insights for developers and policymakers. It highlights the importance of usability, user perceptions, and barriers to adoption, guiding future research and enhancing the effectiveness of mobile payment systems for parking.