A council policy which charges higher fees for drivers who pay for parking with cash has been branded 'nothing short of discriminatory'
Sutton Council increased rates at its parking meters in June, but kept prices the same for those using a mobile app or phone service. This means parking for one hour now costs £3 at meters, but only £2 through the app or phone.
The RAC's Rod Dennis agreed, saying it's "nothing short of discriminatory" to make the cheapest parking only available through apps. He expressed concern this could lead to meters being removed entirely.Read more: Councilor Barry Lewis defended the move as encouraging cashless payments. He said maintaining meters has become more costly. The higher meter charges cover these expenses.
"Maintaining the cash machines and collecting the money from our car parks has become more expensive."We understand concerns about people who don't have a smartphone but you can also pay using a dedicated phone line.
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