Bromley Council, one of the latest local authorities to modernise its parking charge facilities with the RingGo service, has come under fire for its plans to scrap cash payments
Caroline Abrahams, charity director at Age UK, said: “It’s important that everyone can park near services, appointment venues and amenities, but the fact is that not all older people have a smartphone or a credit card, nor the ability to easily use automated services on a landline, so the parking opportunities for anyone in this position are increasingly limited.
“We are a long way away from a world where digital tech can help everyone, and public bodies and businesses running parking services should recognise this.” “As a pensioner myself I appreciate that some people have a problem with modern technology however we are talking about people who drive a ton and a half of steel which requires more skill than downloading an app.
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