Pay and Display Machines To Return To Areas Of Brighton In New Trial

Saturday, 24 August 2024 09:02

Pay & Display machines will return to areas of Brighton this week as part of a new trial.

12 new machines will be available for contactless payments on the seafront, in Rottingdean and in other high use locations.

They’ve been chosen because they’re in busy areas or because they’re situated in parts of the city with limited access to PayPoint operators, as is the case in Rottingdean.

Councillor Trevor Muten, cabinet member for Transport, Parking and Public Realm said:

“I’m pleased to see the reintroduction of Pay & Display machines in these popular areas of the city, especially along the seafront.

“Since Pay & Display machines were decommissioned last spring, we’ve heard from residents that some people have difficulty paying on their mobile phones, especially in areas where access to PayPoint is difficult.

“We want Brighton & Hove to be an accessible city for all. We’ve listened to residents’ concerns and this trial will give us the opportunity to properly assess how people are paying for parking so we can make informed decisions going forward.”

The areas being trialled are:

Grand Avenue
King Alfred Car Park
Kingsway x 2
Marine Parade x 2
Madeira Drive x 2
Norton Road Car Park
Rottingdean Marine Cliffs Car Park
Rottingdean West Street Car Park
Spring Gardens (near the North Laine)

The touch screen machines will take contactless payments and provide users with a ticket they will need to display in their vehicles. Users can still use Pay By Phone if they wish.

At the end of the 3-month trial, we’ll assess data like the number of transactions, transaction type and public feedback before deciding on next steps.

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