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Drivers pay up to 40% more with parking apps

Published Monday, October 12, 2026 · Updated October 12

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What We Know — Key Points

  • Drivers in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, who pay by app for town centre parking are hit with a mandatory 30p service charge, representing a 38% rise on an 80p tariff.

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  • The Guardian

    The article emphasizes how councils are saving money by offloading app service fees onto drivers, who are often unaware of these additional charges due to a lack of transparency in advertising and app interfaces.

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