New machines on their way for Wiltshire Council car parks
They'll take contactless payments as well as cash
New machines will be installed across Wiltshire Council's car parks in the coming months, so they can take contactless card payments.
The authority say they're spending £380,000 on the equipment, which will be more 'robust and resilient' than the existing machines.
They'll also still take cash as well as card and mobile payments, and drivers can also use the MiPermit app.
Cllr Nick Holder, Cabinet Member for Highways, said:
“In the coming months, it will be easier for people who are using Wiltshire Council car parks to pay for their parking using cash, contactless card or mobile device, or using the MyPermit app.
“This parking machine upgrade programme is part of a £380,000 investment into our car parks and will significantly improve the customer experience when visiting out vibrant and diverse retail central whilst also helping us to deliver our Business Plan commitment to have well-connected communities.
“The new machines will be solar or sustainably powered, which will also help to meet our climate commitments.
“Over the last two years, we have reviewed the locations of our parking machines, installing ramps and ensuring the machines will be positioned allowing easier access for all users.
“The upgraded machines will be installed over the next few months, with installation prioritised in those car parks where the machines have been highlighted as more liable to break down and needing repairs.
“We look forward to seeing the new machines up and running and hope these new payment machines will help make the process of paying for parking much easier for customers.
The new machines will be installed between July and September this year.
We're told there'll be minimal disruption to users while they're put in, as other machines will remain available to take payments.