National Parking Platform
| Original author(s) | Department for Transport |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | British Parking Association |
| Available in | English |
| Type | Parking app |
The National Parking Platform is a British government funded mobile app.[1] The creation of the app was intended to alleviate the downloading of multiple apps by drivers in the United Kingdom.[1] After a trial phase control of the app was given to the British Parking Association.[1]
History
[edit]In 2019, the Department for Transport began developing the app.[2]
In February 2025, the department wtihdrew public funding from the development of the app.[3]
RingGo, JustPark and PayByPhone joined the scheme.[4]
Initially the implementation of the scheme started with ten local authorities.[5]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c "National parking platform seeks to end 'hassle' of multiple parking apps". BBC News. 21 May 2025. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
- ^ Jones, Rupert (2025-05-21). "UK-wide parking app to be rolled out by industry bodies after pilot scheme". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Archived from the original on 2025-05-21. Retrieved 2025-05-22.
- ^ "UK-wide parking app may be out of road after government funding withdrawn". Guardian. Archived from the original on 2025-02-22. Retrieved 2025-05-22.
- ^ Davis, Barney (2025-05-22). "New national parking app being rolled out in change which could benefit millions of drivers". Independent. Archived from the original on 2025-05-22. Retrieved 2025-05-22.
- ^ Rosamond, Chris (2025-05-21). "Single platform to simplify car parking payments goes nationwide". AutoExpress. Archived from the original on 2025-05-22. Retrieved 2025-05-22.