New parking payment shake-up in england kicks in for millions of drivers

THE NEW MEASURES ALLOW MOTORISTS TO PAY FOR PARKING THROUGH A SINGLE APP INSTEAD OF DOWNLOADING MULTIPLE PLATFORMS. 09:38, 21 May 2025 The new Labour Party government is rolling out a new

parking payment app - impacting millions of drivers. The new measures allow motorists to pay for parking through a single app instead of downloading multiple platforms. The new app follows

successful trials launched by the Labour Party Government and the British Parking Association, which will now roll out the National Parking Platform. It will let motorists, road users and

drivers to pay for parking through a single app instead of having to download multiple apps. Labour Party Minister for the Future of Roads, Lilian Greenwood, said: "This Government is

on the side of drivers and dedicated to giving everyone simpler, more flexible parking. READ MORE NEW UK PRIMARY SCHOOL DINNER RULES WITH SOME STAPLES BEING 'BANNED' "I’m

delighted that this fantastic project is being taken on by the parking sector with no extra cost to taxpayers. This is public infrastructure done right: built by government, shaped with

councils and now delivered by the sector that knows it best, at a time where we’re investing a record £1.6billion through our Plan for Change, to mend our pothole-ridden roads that damage

cars and £4.8billion to deliver new road infrastructure that will better connect people." Andrew Pester, Chief Executive at the British Parking Association, added: "We’ve strongly

supported the National Parking Platform from the start, so we’re thrilled with this outcome and excited to collaborate with the Department for Transport and the new NPP company to create a

better parking experience for all drivers." Article continues below Pester said: "The formation of this panel is an important step in delivering consistency to the oversight of the

private parking sector, Single Code of Practice. We want to demonstrate that not only are we serious about raising standards, but also making decisive changes to the Code when issues

arise." Anthony Eskinazi, Founder and President of JustPark and one of the newly elected NPP Directors, said: "The confirmed launch of the National Parking Platform (NPP) today by

the Department for Transport is fantastic news for drivers across the UK and we are grateful for the Government’s continued support for this initiative. "The NPP marks a major milestone

in the modernisation of parking nationwide, it is built on a customer-first ethos and with a clear commitment to improving outcomes for drivers, local authorities, private authorities and

taxpayers. By allowing drivers to choose their preferred parking app, it eliminates unnecessary complexity and makes parking simpler and more convenient. It is ultimately about giving

drivers genuine choice over their preferred app. JustPark is proud to have contributed to shaping the platform's vision and as a company we will continue to support its roll-out across

the country, led by the British Parking Association. Article continues below "It has other benefits too. Giving drivers freedom of choice fosters a more competitive landscape amongst UK

parking providers. It will encourage us to be even more innovative, providing improved features and services for drivers. Ultimately, this will raise standards across the entire industry.

"For local authorities, the advantages are equally clear. With over 600 councils across the UK currently required to regularly run individual procurement processes for parking

providers, The NPP now prevents the need for these — reducing inefficiencies, saving time, resources and costs. At a time when public budgets are under pressure, this helps councils focus

their resources where they are needed most and ultimately deliver savings for taxpayers. "We believe JustPark is the best app for drivers because it offers a complete solution for every

parking need. We now look forward to working with local authorities to deliver a seamless, stress-free experience for drivers nationwide.”