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UK Government Mandates Unified Parking App for Councils

3/29/2026

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The UK Government will require councils to adopt a unified parking payment app to reduce driver fines.
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander noted the National Parking Platform has processed over 10 million transactions since May 2025.
Fifteen local authorities are signed up, with more expected.
Better Connected aims to improve transport integration across England, with the parking platform part of broader measures to enhance drivers' experiences.

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Story summary

The UK Government will require councils to adopt a unified parking payment app to reduce driver fines.
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander noted the National Parking Platform has processed over 10 million transactions since May 2025.
Fifteen local authorities are signed up, with more expected.
Better Connected aims to improve transport integration across England, with the parking platform part of broader measures to enhance drivers' experiences.