Finding a parking spot in Ryde just got easier for people with disability. Ryde is one of the first councils in New South Wales to launch real-time parking availability for accessible parking spaces through the NSW Government Park’nPay app.
The app allows motorists to pay for and top up existing parking online using their smartphone. They can also search for the availability of on-street parking in Macquarie Park and at the councils Rowe Street East, Eastwood carpark in real time.
The app also helps motorists avoid parking fines by sending a notification when the meter is about to expire, or parking restrictions are about to change. In addition, it keeps track of a motorist’s parking history and is completely ticketless.
City of Ryde Mayor, Jordan Lane, said the launch of the accessible parking space finder is a big win for the community. “Park’nPay is one of many smart parking features the council has launched, including the recent introduction of e-Permits for residential parking zones.”
Minister for Digital Government and MP for Ryde, Victor Dominello, said “Ryde is showing leadership in being an early adopter of accessible parking. This is using tech for good”.
The Park’nPay app is available for download on the Apple App Store and Google Play.
Motorists simply create an account on the app with their licence plate and payment details. Users then have the option of paying with Visa, AMEX, Mastercard, Apple Pay and Google Pay.
For more information visit www.parknpay.nsw.gov.au
Photo: Mayor Jordan Lane, MP Victor Dominello and council staff member Eddie Tsang