Drivers forced to use parking apps can pay up to 40% more

According to The Guardian, many councils across England have removed pay and display machines and replaced them with app payments, including a number in London.

Council car parks have switched away from ticket machines to cut costs, leading to extra fees for users Drivers are unwittingly paying up to 40% more to park as more councils switch to app-only payments and force customers to pick up the tab. However, many car park signs fail to mention that app…

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United Kingdom · Europe

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The Guardian

First reported

12 Oct 2026, 11:30 IST

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Drivers, England, London

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Technology

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• The GuardianDrivers forced to use parking apps can pay up to 40% more 12 Oct, 11:30

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