Cashless parking trial

While this is not airport parking, it's definitely worth a mention.

Tamworth Council is trialling a new cashless parking scheme which will allow drivers to pay with their mobile phones.

The trial, which will last 18 months, will be cover all the council's nine car parks.

In order to pay by phone, motorists will be able to pay for their parking in advance and will receive a text confirmation that their parking is booked, and also a reminder when their paid-for parking time is about to expire.

Don't panic if your phone isn't set up to pay for parking, you'll still be able to use the pay and display machines.

If the trial is successful, it could become a permanent feature.

What do you think about paying in advance for your parking by mobile phone, would you do it, and could you see its use being extended to airport parking?

For more information check out the Tamworth Herald