Meanwhile, Chip & Pin payments come second with contactless payment with a card or smartphone third. The majority of drivers still like to pay by cash when parking, a new survey has revealedHalf say their first choice for parking payments is by contactless payment, with Chip & Pin second and apps third. However, while offering cashless payments is popular amongst younger drivers, older drivers and low income households prefer to manage their budgets with cash. As a result, the AA is asking councils to retain pay by cash parking machines to ensure drivers of all ages and backgrounds can access local shops and facilities. 'Removing cash parking machines from town centres can have a knock on effect to the local economy as would be shoppers decide to take their business elsewhere.

Source: The Nation September 14, 2021 06:22 UTC