Cashless Parking : Why Sydney Drivers Are Furious Over New Digital System
Sydney’s North Shore recently switched to a cashless parking system, making locals both angry and happy. North Sydney Council led the change as many parking meters rely on the 3G network, which is due to be shut down.
The council said only 4% of users paid with coins, and the cost of fixing broken machines due to theft was rising. Residents who are unfamiliar with digital payment applications such as Pay Stay may have difficulty adjusting to such systems. That requires mobile app navigation or credit card payment.
But some residents are worried about the move, especially those who are not accustomed to digital payment methods, as they now have to use cards, smartphones, or apps like Pay Stay to make payments. Although there are problems, the council has ensured that the staff is on hand to help with the transition, hopefully, it will go smoothly for everyone.
Residents who are unfamiliar with digital payment applications like Pay Stay may have difficulty adjusting to a system that requires mobile app navigation or credit card payments.
Some customers have experienced QR code fraud or payment app setup issues. Digital payment dependency is also questioned due to network problems and card overloads.
Sydney residents face trouble with the cashless parking system, especially those who are not accustomed to using digital payment methods. This is true even though the council is trying to help residents during the transition.
