App-Only Parking Costs England Drivers Up to 40% More

Drivers in England pay up to 40% more in council car parks that dropped pay-and-display machines for app-only payment. Apps add 10p-30p to the advertised tariff, the listed price. In Chester two hours is 50p plus 20p; in Harrogate 80p plus 30p. Councils pass provider charges to motorists.