OpenMarketParking
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Channel for UK policymakers about the UK's new parking model, an Open Market, rolling out nationwide in 2025 (managed by RingGo Ltd, part of Arrive).
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Nearly half of drivers say apps don’t make parking any easier – do you agree?
Nearly half of drivers have been wrongly fined using parking apps, and over a third struggle with downloading and registering them, according to Uswitch.
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November 4, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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The Uswitch research also reveals what motorists want from the NPP in future:
✅ Clear upfront pricing with no hidden admin fees (49.5%)
✅ Alerts before time expires (33.4%)
✅ Clear local restriction & time limits (33%)
✅ Real-time space availability (31%)
✅ Clear upfront pricing with no hidden admin fees (49.5%)
✅ Alerts before time expires (33.4%)
✅ Clear local restriction & time limits (33%)
✅ Real-time space availability (31%)
November 4, 2025 at 6:14 PM
The Uswitch research also reveals what motorists want from the NPP in future:
✅ Clear upfront pricing with no hidden admin fees (49.5%)
✅ Alerts before time expires (33.4%)
✅ Clear local restriction & time limits (33%)
✅ Real-time space availability (31%)
✅ Clear upfront pricing with no hidden admin fees (49.5%)
✅ Alerts before time expires (33.4%)
✅ Clear local restriction & time limits (33%)
✅ Real-time space availability (31%)
Motorists are already on board. Early signs show 72% expect the NPP to make parking easier. And councils don’t have to wait- the NPP is already live, cutting costs & driving efficiencies.
November 4, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Motorists are already on board. Early signs show 72% expect the NPP to make parking easier. And councils don’t have to wait- the NPP is already live, cutting costs & driving efficiencies.
The National Parking Platform (NPP) is here to simplify parking. Instead of having to juggle multiple apps, motorists can use the one that works best for them- with all providers connected through a single system.
November 4, 2025 at 6:14 PM
The National Parking Platform (NPP) is here to simplify parking. Instead of having to juggle multiple apps, motorists can use the one that works best for them- with all providers connected through a single system.
For East Suffolk, the NPP means greater transparency, smoother processes & better service delivery. Proof the Open Market makes life easier for councils as well as motorists. 🤩
#NationalParkingPlatform #parking #transport #OpenMarketParking
#NationalParkingPlatform #parking #transport #OpenMarketParking
October 29, 2025 at 9:37 AM
For East Suffolk, the NPP means greater transparency, smoother processes & better service delivery. Proof the Open Market makes life easier for councils as well as motorists. 🤩
#NationalParkingPlatform #parking #transport #OpenMarketParking
#NationalParkingPlatform #parking #transport #OpenMarketParking
With the ‘session viewer’, East Suffolk Council sees all parking sessions in one place. Most queries can be resolved instantly, cutting admin time & reducing back-&-forth with providers. ⏱️
October 29, 2025 at 9:37 AM
With the ‘session viewer’, East Suffolk Council sees all parking sessions in one place. Most queries can be resolved instantly, cutting admin time & reducing back-&-forth with providers. ⏱️
Peterborough is now live on the full NPP platform – unlocking consolidated reporting & actionable insights. Local success like this shows the model is proven & ready to scale nationwide. 🎉
#NationalParkingPlatform #parking #transport #OpenMarketParking
#NationalParkingPlatform #parking #transport #OpenMarketParking
October 23, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Peterborough is now live on the full NPP platform – unlocking consolidated reporting & actionable insights. Local success like this shows the model is proven & ready to scale nationwide. 🎉
#NationalParkingPlatform #parking #transport #OpenMarketParking
#NationalParkingPlatform #parking #transport #OpenMarketParking
The NPP also means zero downtime. If one app has an outage, there are 4 more to rely on. This means councils save money, reduce risk & provide a more reliable service.
October 23, 2025 at 3:57 PM
The NPP also means zero downtime. If one app has an outage, there are 4 more to rely on. This means councils save money, reduce risk & provide a more reliable service.
Take Peterborough City Council. Since joining the NPP pilot in April 2024, parking sessions have been spread across 5 providers in 34 zones. App payments have increased by 5%, showing real demand for choice & convenience.
October 23, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Take Peterborough City Council. Since joining the NPP pilot in April 2024, parking sessions have been spread across 5 providers in 34 zones. App payments have increased by 5%, showing real demand for choice & convenience.
With the pilot complete, the NPP is now live nationwide. More councils & operators are preparing to join, expanding the Open Market & transforming parking across the UK. 🚀
October 21, 2025 at 11:18 AM
With the pilot complete, the NPP is now live nationwide. More councils & operators are preparing to join, expanding the Open Market & transforming parking across the UK. 🚀
From 2021–2025, the National Parking Platform (NPP) pilot involved 10 local authorities, including Manchester, Liverpool & Coventry. Councils gained better data & resilience, while motorists enjoyed the convenience of using their preferred app. 🚗
October 21, 2025 at 11:18 AM
From 2021–2025, the National Parking Platform (NPP) pilot involved 10 local authorities, including Manchester, Liverpool & Coventry. Councils gained better data & resilience, while motorists enjoyed the convenience of using their preferred app. 🚗
#OpenMarketParking puts motorists in control, letting them use their preferred app anywhere. It lowers costs for councils, opens the door for innovation & builds a smarter, more flexible parking system. 🚗
October 17, 2025 at 12:17 PM
#OpenMarketParking puts motorists in control, letting them use their preferred app anywhere. It lowers costs for councils, opens the door for innovation & builds a smarter, more flexible parking system. 🚗
Check out the Government announcement here 👀: www.gov.uk/government/n...
Government teams with parking giants to ensure drivers can use preferred apps in all car parks
British Parking Association will develop and run the 'national parking platform', providing drivers with a more flexible parking experience.
www.gov.uk
October 13, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Check out the Government announcement here 👀: www.gov.uk/government/n...
Led by the British Parking Association & industry experts with support from The Department for Transport, the company’s mission is clear: make parking simpler, smarter & accessible for everyone through a unified digital platform. 🚦
October 13, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Led by the British Parking Association & industry experts with support from The Department for Transport, the company’s mission is clear: make parking simpler, smarter & accessible for everyone through a unified digital platform. 🚦
Together, the Open Market & NPP are transforming parking across the UK. Councils benefit from lower costs & stronger service resilience, while motorists can use their preferred app anywhere. 🚀
#NationalParkingPlatform #parking #transport #OpenMarketParking
#NationalParkingPlatform #parking #transport #OpenMarketParking
October 9, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Together, the Open Market & NPP are transforming parking across the UK. Councils benefit from lower costs & stronger service resilience, while motorists can use their preferred app anywhere. 🚀
#NationalParkingPlatform #parking #transport #OpenMarketParking
#NationalParkingPlatform #parking #transport #OpenMarketParking
The NPP is the technology. It’s the shared hub that connects car parks & apps, removing costly tenders & giving councils the data they need to plan smarter policies.
October 9, 2025 at 12:20 PM
The NPP is the technology. It’s the shared hub that connects car parks & apps, removing costly tenders & giving councils the data they need to plan smarter policies.
The Open Market is the model. It’s a system where multiple parking apps operate side by side in the same area, so motorists don’t need to download a new app every time they park in a new place.
October 9, 2025 at 12:20 PM
The Open Market is the model. It’s a system where multiple parking apps operate side by side in the same area, so motorists don’t need to download a new app every time they park in a new place.
The Open Market is already proven in Europe & is now rolling out across the UK. By giving motorists more choice & councils more control, the NPP is creating a nationwide parking system built for value, innovation & scalability. 🚀
#NationalParkingPlatform #parking #transport #OpenMarketParking
#NationalParkingPlatform #parking #transport #OpenMarketParking
October 6, 2025 at 2:27 PM
The Open Market is already proven in Europe & is now rolling out across the UK. By giving motorists more choice & councils more control, the NPP is creating a nationwide parking system built for value, innovation & scalability. 🚀
#NationalParkingPlatform #parking #transport #OpenMarketParking
#NationalParkingPlatform #parking #transport #OpenMarketParking