PAYING for parking in south Warwickshire should now be easier.
Warwick district and Stratford district have gone live on the National Parking Platform (NPP), marking an important step in providing modern and flexible parking services for residents and visitors.
The NPP is a government-backed initiative that allows people to pay for parking using a range of approved parking apps, rather than being tied to just one provider. This means people can use the app they prefer, wherever they see the NPP symbol.
Residents and visitors to the district will enjoy a greater choice of parking payment providers, they can choose how they pay for parking rather than being restricted to a single provider or app and they can expect competitive pricing.
Currently WDC offers parking via RingGo, however with the NPP, other providers will be included such as APCOA, Caura, JustPark and PayByPhone. Drivers will be able to choose their preferred option using the provider’s app, contact number and fees, or use the payment machines and pay by card.
WDC’s neighbourhood spokesperson Coun Will Roberts said: “Joining the National Parking Platform allows the council to improve our parking services while continuing to put the customer first. This new platform provides greater flexibility for our residents and visitors.”
Coun Lorraine Grocott, SDC’s neighbourhood spokesperson, added: “Joining the National Parking Platform allows us to modernise our parking services while putting customer choice first. It provides greater flexibility for drivers and supports a system that can evolve over time.
“Drivers can now pay for parking using a range of connected payment providers, via mobile apps or automated phone lines, depending on their preference.”
