Summary
The UK government is encouraging councils in England to adopt a universal parking payment app called the National Parking Platform (NPP). This app allows drivers to use any major parking app to pay, reducing the need to download new apps for different car parks. The aim is to cut down on parking fines and simplify the payment process.
Key Facts
- The National Parking Platform (NPP) allows drivers to pay for parking using any major app.
- The UK government has issued statutory guidance to encourage councils to adopt the NPP.
- Fifteen local authorities have joined the platform so far.
- The initiative aims to double the number of participating councils.
- Since launching nationwide, the NPP has processed over 10 million payments.
- A survey found that 13% of people struggled to use parking apps, with 26% of those over 75 finding them difficult.
- The platform is run by the British Parking Association and is not-for-profit.
- The government plans to expand the use of NPP to cover road tolls and electric vehicle charging.
