National Parking Platform to launch - RAC reaction
Platform allows drivers to use the mobile parking payment app of their choice, simplifying parking
Following the news from the Government that the National Parking Platform is set to launch, RAC senior policy officer Rod Dennis said:
“Paying to park a car should be one of the simplest things any driver does, but things have got much more complicated in recent years - a point demonstrated by the fact there are so many different mobile parking apps. If the arrival of a National Parking Platform removes that hassle, it’s definitely a welcome move. But the key will be ensuring as many car park operators as possible sign up to the system. Ten local authorities taking part is a good start, but drivers wherever they are in the country should be allowed to use whatever mobile app they want.
“We also believe all councils should provide drivers with at least two methods for paying for parking – with one ideally being using a contactless bank card or mobile phone - for those who can’t use a mobile app, or choose not to."
