A new survey commissioned by the British Parking Association (BPA) has revealed that cash is still the most popular payment method used by UK motorists to pay for parking. In November 2021, the BPA, in partnership with ICM, conducted a ‘Parking Perceptions’ survey in a bid to uncover public attitudes towards a range of parking […]
Over the last two years the parking sector has encountered several unprecedented challenges. The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, coupled with the growth of homeworking, has led to an increase in vacant parking bays whilst cleaner mobility regulations that promote vehicle sharing and cycling have only added to the pressures faced by the industry. As […]
Last year the UK government officially confirmed that sales of new petrol and diesel vehicles are set to end by 2030 in a historic move to help Britain achieve the much-publicised net-zero emissions target. Following the announcement, it was hoped that electric vehicle (EV) adoption in the UK would grow exponentially, but, despite some promising […]
Following several setbacks, Manchester’s first ever transport commissioner Chris Boardman has declared that the region will adopt ‘London-style’ integrated ticketing on buses, trams and bikes by 2024. Four years ago, transport bosses in Greater Manchester launched a new smart ticketing scheme called ‘Get Me There’ in a bid to streamline and simplify ticketing across the […]
Leeds City council leader James Lewis has called for the region to adopt an ‘Oyster Card’ transport ticketing system and new mobile phone app following the announcement of the latest phase of the city’s long-term transport plans. Last week Leeds Council bosses published a much-anticipated document that sets out plans to encourage more people to […]
According to a recent survey conducted by the AA, cash still ranks as the preferred payment method for British motorists when it comes to paying for parking. In July this year, the British motoring association surveyed over 14,000 people and found that more than two fifths (46%) of drivers say that paying for parking with […]
Following an enforced break as a result of the pandemic, Transport Card Forum (TCF) is set to return and Cammax are delighted to announce that we will be once again exhibiting at this year’s event. This year’s conference, which will take place at The Old Ship Hotel in Brighton between 21st– 22nd September 2021, will […]
In June this year Transport for London (TfL) revealed that passengers will no longer be able to top up their Oyster cards at underground and overground ticket office windows, leading to widespread speculation about the future of London’s iconic blue Smart Card. Since 2010, when the Oyster Card was first accepted on Greater London trains, […]