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

October 12, 2026 · 6:00 am 1 sources

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• Drivers forced to use parking apps can pay up to 40% more
  The Guardian · October 12, 2026 06:00
  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. Many councils across England have removed pay and…