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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Neil Lancefield

The most common problems drivers face with ‘clunky’ mobile parking apps

Nearly three-quarters of drivers who use mobile applications to pay for parking are encountering significant problems, new research reveals, as many councils opt to remove traditional payment machines in a bid to save money.

The RAC, which commissioned the study, is now calling on parking operators to ensure at least two different payment methods are available, stressing that "no-one should be forced" to use an app.

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