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Nearly half of drivers fined while using apps

Uswitch survey reveals frustrations of paying for parking

05 January 2026

 

Parking apps are falling short of drivers’ expectations, according to new research from temporary car insurance expert Uswitch.

Though designed to simplify parking, drivers are being left frustrated by what they feel are unfair fines, the hassle of managing multiple apps, and a lack of transparent pricing. 

Almost half report having been wrongly fined while using a parking app, with more than a third saying they have had problems downloading and registering for multiple apps to...

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