Overview
- The Department for Transport said councils must formally consider signing up to the not‑for‑profit platform after a year of voluntary trials.
- The system links car parks to multiple apps so motorists can use one they already have, with about 10 million transactions logged across more than 1,200 sites.
- Major providers including RingGo, APCOA Parking, JustPark and PayByPhone have joined the scheme.
- Swindon and Wiltshire said they are still assessing adoption, with Wiltshire noting its MiPermit setup does not add convenience fees.
- The announcement forms part of the Better Connected plan, which also brings live bus tracking in Google Maps and new powers for contactless travel.