"The National Parking Platform (NPP) allows motorists to use any of the large parking apps to pay, rather than having to 'scramble' to download new ones for each new car park."
"Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said the results prove 'how much people value a simpler, more straightforward way to pay'."
"The NPP is run on a not-for-profit basis and aims to take out 'the sting of unfair fines' for drivers."
"Nearly half of those surveyed said they preferred to pay by card or contactless payment on their phones."
The National Parking Platform (NPP) allows drivers to use various parking apps for payments, eliminating the need for multiple downloads. The government aims to double participating councils through statutory guidance. Currently, 15 councils are involved, and over 10 million payments have been processed since its nationwide launch. The platform is designed to ease the burden of unfair fines. The RAC supports the initiative but emphasizes the need for broader adoption to significantly benefit drivers. Future plans may expand the NPP to include road tolls and electric vehicle charging.
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