{"id":41720,"date":"2024-12-06T14:29:04","date_gmt":"2024-12-06T14:29:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwejournalism.net\/bowernews\/?p=41720"},"modified":"2026-06-10T16:01:15","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T15:01:15","slug":"cashless-parking-bristols-push-for-modernisation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uwejournalism.net\/bowernews\/2024\/12\/06\/cashless-parking-bristols-push-for-modernisation\/","title":{"rendered":"Cashless parking: Bristol&#8217;s push for modernisation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"1080\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1920 \/ 1080;\" width=\"1920\" controls src=\"https:\/\/uwejournalism.net\/bowernews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Cashless-policy.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bristol City Council is considering a \u00a310 million proposal to transition to a cashless parking system, a move aimed at cutting costs and modernising services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The plan, discussed during the Transport &amp; Connectivity Policy Committee meeting, outlines a phased reduction of Pay &amp; Display machines, supported by a long-term contract for cashless payments made by mobile apps. Proponents argue the changes will modernize services, reduce maintenance costs and encourage sustainable transport options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Councillor Nicholas Coombes, speaking about the initiative, emphasised the potential to redirect savings toward supporting homeless people and other vulnerable groups. <em>&#8220;We need to stop wasting money on car paying machines and start spending more on housing for homeless people which is clearly more useful than spending on machines<\/em>.<em>&#8220;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While the plan also seeks to encourage sustainable travel by reducing reliance on cars, critics argue that removing Pay &amp; Display machines could marginalise elderly residents and others reliant on cash payments.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"533\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/uwejournalism.net\/bowernews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_9061-533x400.jpg\" alt=\"Cashless Parking Proposal \" class=\"wp-image-41739\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:700px;height:400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwejournalism.net\/bowernews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_9061-533x400.jpg 533w, https:\/\/uwejournalism.net\/bowernews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_9061-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uwejournalism.net\/bowernews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_9061-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/uwejournalism.net\/bowernews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_9061-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/uwejournalism.net\/bowernews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_9061-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/uwejournalism.net\/bowernews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_9061-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/uwejournalism.net\/bowernews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_9061-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/uwejournalism.net\/bowernews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_9061-100x75.jpg 100w, https:\/\/uwejournalism.net\/bowernews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_9061-180x135.jpg 180w, https:\/\/uwejournalism.net\/bowernews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_9061-238x178.jpg 238w, https:\/\/uwejournalism.net\/bowernews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_9061-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/uwejournalism.net\/bowernews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_9061-681x511.jpg 681w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cashless Parking Proposal <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The council report highlights a phased approach with an Equalities Impact Assessment to address these challenges. However, the debate continues, with some calling for a more inclusive solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The decision could significantly impact how parking operates in Bristol and how the city manages its public services.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bristol City Council is considering a \u00a310 million proposal to transition to a cashless parking system, a move aimed at cutting costs and modernising services. 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