约克郡(North Yorkshire)的停车费在4月1日上涨了10%, North Yorkshire parking fees rise 10% April 1, adding Sunday/evening charges and second-permit fees to fund upgrades, sparking criticism as a “stealth tax.”

北约克郡(包括克拉文和约克)的泊车费自4月1日起将增加10%, Parking fees in North Yorkshire, including Craven and York, are set to rise by 10% starting April 1, with new charges for Sunday and evening parking in previously free zones and fees for second residential permits. 这些改革是全国范围为使以前由7个理事会管理的系统标准化所作努力的一部分,旨在每年产生350万英镑的资金,资助240万英镑的停车场升级,包括新的无票支付系统和LED照明。 The changes, part of a county-wide effort to standardize a system previously managed by seven councils, aim to generate over £3.5 million annually to fund £2.4 million in car park upgrades, including new ticketless payment systems and LED lighting. 虽然蓝牌持有者将保留免费停车权，但包括自由民主党议员马特·沃克在内的批评者称这些涨幅为“隐形税”，警告称其损害当地企业并削弱咨询。 While blue badge holders will retain free parking, critics, including Liberal Democrat councillor Matt Walker, call the increases a “stealth tax,” warning they harm local businesses and undermine consultation. 2月27日,关于约克拟议停车变动的公开协商结束。 A public consultation on York’s proposed parking changes closes February 27.