The North Shore of Sydney recently switched to a cashless parking system, which has made locals both angry and happy. The North Sydney Council led the change because many parking metres rely on the 3G network, which is about to go down. The council said that only 4% of users paid with coins and that the cost of fixing broken machines caused by theft was going up.
But some residents are worried about the move, especially those who aren’t used to digital payment methods because they now have to use cards, smartphones, or apps like PayStay to pay. Even though there are problems, the council has made sure that staff are ready to help with the change, hoping that it will go smoothly for everyone.
Residents who are unfamiliar with digital payment applications such as Pay Stay may struggle to adjust to a system that needs mobile app navigation or credit card payment.
Some customers have experienced QR code fraud or payment app setup issues. Digital payment dependability is also questioned due to network issues and card surcharges.
Residents of Sydney have trouble with the cashless parking system, especially those who aren’t used to using digital payment methods. This is true even though the council is trying to help residents during the change.