Overview

• The National Parking Platform (NPP) will allow drivers to pay for parking across participating locations using a single app of their choice, replacing the need for multiple apps.
• The initiative follows six years of government-backed trials in 10 local authorities, processing over 500,000 transactions monthly.
• The platform will be managed by a consortium led by the British Parking Association, including major parking apps like RingGo, JustPark, and PayByPhone, under Department for Transport oversight.
• The rollout is being delivered at no additional cost to taxpayers, with plans to onboard more local authorities in the near future.
• While the platform aims to modernize parking and improve convenience, surveys indicate a significant portion of drivers still prefer cash payment options.