斯温登市议会计划在明年夏天之前无现金停车, 解决机器问题, Swindon council plans cashless parking by next summer, addressing machine issues while exploring options for cash and tech-limited users.

斯温顿的理事会正在评估从只收现金的停车机器向接受卡片或应用程序的无现金系统的转变,理由是经常出现故障、记录错误和容易发生破坏行为。 Swindon’s council is evaluating a shift from cash-only parking machines to cashless systems accepting cards or apps, citing frequent breakdowns, record errors, and vulnerability to vandalism. 官员的目标是提高效率和可靠性,新的系统有可能在明年夏天之前准备就绪。 Officials aim to improve efficiency and reliability, with a new system potentially ready by next summer. 对现金使用者或无数字接入者被排除在外的关切促使人们计划探讨诸如预付卡等包容性替代办法,报告应于6月提交。 Concerns about excluding cash users or those without digital access have prompted plans to explore inclusive alternatives like prepaid cards, with a report due in June.