Drivers are also reminded they can use any remaining paid parking time at other locations, such as moving from the city centre to the waterfront. Plymouth city centre offers me nothing in comparison.”Hoewalker suggests: “Avoid the car parks and use the bus service instead. Bus operators continue to hike prices, eventually making the cost of travelling into town prohibitive for many people who don't possess a free bus pass.”JanePowell thinks: “The Council should be reducing parking charges. Whacking up parking charges, which is just going to put people off visiting. That means fewer shoppers downtown and, sadly, more businesses shutting their doors.”Mutleymike believes: “Parking charges are killing Plymouth.

Source: Daily Mirror March 08, 2026 16:06 UTC