New cashless parking in Lurgan, Portadown, Banbridge and Armagh, where to find the app for ABC car parking

A new cashless payment system is to come into force in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon council’s off-street car parks.
By Valerie Martin
Published 28th Mar 2024, 17:14 BST
Updated 28th Mar 2024, 18:05 BST
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The move means that motorists won’t have to find coins to pay for parking in Lurgan, Portadown, Banbridge and Armagh but will instead need to download an app to their mobile phones.

It comes after the council entered into a new contract with Marston (Holdings) Ltd to provide enforcement services within its off-street car parks.

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The change will commence on April 1 but as Easter Monday and Tuesday are non-charging days, enforcement will commence on Wednesday, April 3.

A new cashless parking system is coming into operation at ABC Borough Council’s Pay and Display off-street car parks in Armagh, Banbridge, Lurgan and Portadown. Picture: UnsplashA new cashless parking system is coming into operation at ABC Borough Council’s Pay and Display off-street car parks in Armagh, Banbridge, Lurgan and Portadown. Picture: Unsplash
A new cashless parking system is coming into operation at ABC Borough Council’s Pay and Display off-street car parks in Armagh, Banbridge, Lurgan and Portadown. Picture: Unsplash

Since 2015, enforcement has been provided by way of an agency agreement with the Department for Infrastructure.

However, commencing April 1, Marston (Holdings) Ltd will provide these services in the borough together with an additional seven council areas across Northern Ireland.

Another change the public will notice is that traffic attendants patrolling the off-street car parks will no longer wear a red uniform but instead will be dressed in a blue.

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Their responsibilities and legal authority remain the same, and any Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) issued will be v