Wed, 21 May 2025

Wed, 21 May 2025 National parking platform seeks to end 'hassle' of multiple parking apps

The frustration of having to download multiple apps to pay for parking may go if a new platform is widely adopted.

* The government has introduced a "one app fits all" approach to paying for parking, aimed at simplifying payments and reducing the need for multiple apps.
* Motorists will be able to use any large parking app to pay in participating car parks, rather than downloading separate apps for each location.
* The National Parking Platform (NPP) has been handed over to an industry body, which will expand it across the UK - but only for car parks and app providers that opt in.
* Over 500,000 transactions were made during a trial period involving 10 local authorities in England, with more onboarding imminently.
* The BPA, which represents the parking sector, has taken over the running of the scheme from the government and says it will not lead to higher prices for drivers.
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