Thirteen councils in England and Wales have become totally cashless, meaning motorists who struggle with technology or do not use a mobile phone are unable to pay. In the past 15 months, councils that are cashless or have limited availability of cash-accepting machines collected £257 million in fines. By comparison, £158 million was raised in areas where all car parking machines take cash. It is vital the ability to pay for parking in cash continues. ‘Like so many organisations, councils have found the public welcome the convenience of online technology.

Source: Daily Mail April 24, 2022 03:51 UTC