Maidstone Borough Council approves free electric parking plan
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Free parking for battery electric vehicles was unanimously approved by councillors.
From April this year, parking will be free at car parks controlled by Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) for those driving battery electric vehicles (BEV).
Free parking for battery electric vehicles was unanimously approved by councillors. Picture: Stock
It is hoped the move will encourage the use of low emission vehicles to improve air quality in the town. The council declared a climate emergency in April 2019.
The drivers will still need to log the parking session on the RingGo App as this software identifies the vehicle as a BEV and valid for a discount. This is so the council keeps an eye on lost income.