The platform is designed to remove the frustration of having to download multiple parking apps. Drivers can choose which of the existing popular apps such as RingGo, JustPark, Appy Parking, Caura, APCOA Connect and the council’s existing provider, PayByPhone, they would like to use as they will now all work in all East Herts car parks. This means residents and visitors can use the app they already have, rather than downloading a new one when they arrive.
East Herts Council has gone live on the platform alongside Welwyn Hatfield and Stevenage councils.
Councillor Tim Hoskin, Executive Member for Environmental Sustainability at East Herts Council, said: “We’ve all experienced the frustration of arriving at a car park and finding you can only pay through an app you don’t have. That’s why it makes sense to bring these services together in one place.
“Drivers won’t need to download anything new – they can simply enter the location code as normal in their preferred app. The platform also encourages healthy competition between providers, which could lead to better offers and features for users.”
Sarah Randall from the National Parking Platform said: “Welcoming East Herts Council to the National Parking Platform is an important milestone. Their joined-up approach shows real leadership and highlights how councils can work together to deliver more open, consistent and driver-focused parking services. We’re delighted to support them as part of the growing NPP community.”
For more information about parking in East Hertfordshire, visit the East Herts Council parking page.