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The new service allows these Councils to offer debit or credit card payment for parking - without a major investment in new technology. According to Dianne Hopper, Parking Services and CCTV Manager for Dover District Council: "We are keen to offer as much flexibility and choice as possible to motorists using our car parks. However, changing our machines to accept credit and debit cards, simply wasn't viable. Phone parking offers a more cost-effective way to achieve the same goal - and that obviously made it attractive." "As part of our decision and selection process, we tried out the service and contacted other local authorities to get their feedback. With the service working so well in so many local authorities, it gives us great confidence that it will answer all our needs too." Harry Clarke, Commercial Director for RingGo announced the new roll outs at Parkex, the parking industry's showcase for innovation. "The addition of Dover, Reigate-Banstead and Scarborough confirm RingGo's position as the UK's number one provider of phone parking to local authorities. Our closest competitor has only half the number of Councils we have, with just 15." Image shows (L to R): Stuart Clark (Parking Manager, Scarborough Council), Terry New (Sales Manager, RingGo), Bruce Bedford (Technical Services Manager, Scarborough Council) and Jane Wilson (Representations Officer, Scarborough Council). Click on the image to download a full size version. |
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