Cashless Parking

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NPP Consortium Ltd (“NPP”), alongside DfT, has developed a platform which, via an API, connects parking operators (ie Peterborough City Council) and cashless parking service providers for the purpose of allowing car park users to choose from a range of approved parking service providers to settle user cashless payments when parking in certain car parks.? NPP’s platform is for local authorities (and other public bodies). Local authorities can use the platform by entering into a contract with NPP for the use of such platform. Peterborough City Council (“the Council”) joined the NPP platform pilot scheme on the 14th December 2023, which was approved by way of Cabinet Member Decision NOV23/CMDN/62 (Decision - Joining the National Parking Platform – NOV23/CMDN/62 | Peterborough City Council) After joining the pilot scheme, the Council entered into separate service agreements with all the participating cashless parking service providers who were part of the scheme; namely Pay by Phone, RingGo (EasyPark), APCOA Connect, JustPark and Appyway. These agreements took effect from the 1st April 2024. The Council did not choose one particular service provider, but entered into contracts with all in order for the car park user to choose which provider to use.