How fair is this carpark?
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I would query that. I can see how its been calculated, but it makes no sense to do it that way.
You've been there 1 hour so should be charged for that. The fact they have different charging regime over night shouldn't mean you pay both tarrifs if it crosses 18:00.
It looks like a coding mistake to me as I can't see why that scenario would warrant a higher charge.
You've been there 1 hour so should be charged for that. The fact they have different charging regime over night shouldn't mean you pay both tarrifs if it crosses 18:00.
It looks like a coding mistake to me as I can't see why that scenario would warrant a higher charge.
I see your logic OP and agree, seems like a neat little money maker for them. That said Council run car parks can be a right muddle and inconsistent.
Had a weird scenario last year at a car park in Purley whereby the overnight cost (6pm-7pm) was £2 but I arrived at 6.30am and it would only let me pay the £2. At 7am the day rates came in which cost around £11 depending on emissions from your car as that changed the overall day cost. I had to get on the train, eagerly counting down until 7am when I'd pay for my day ticket. Which it then told me, "no returns" and to refer to the terms in the car park. By which point I was on my way to London Bridge.
Long story short, I rushed back to the car and left. Wrote a letter of complain to the council, thankfully didn't get fined but they eventually scrapped the overnight tariff (used to be free) and stuck with a day rate. Seemed their RingGo app couldn't handle the transition. But if it had, it would mean anyone arriving pre-7am would pay £2 whether it be 6.59am or 2am and then the day rate on top.
Had a weird scenario last year at a car park in Purley whereby the overnight cost (6pm-7pm) was £2 but I arrived at 6.30am and it would only let me pay the £2. At 7am the day rates came in which cost around £11 depending on emissions from your car as that changed the overall day cost. I had to get on the train, eagerly counting down until 7am when I'd pay for my day ticket. Which it then told me, "no returns" and to refer to the terms in the car park. By which point I was on my way to London Bridge.
Long story short, I rushed back to the car and left. Wrote a letter of complain to the council, thankfully didn't get fined but they eventually scrapped the overnight tariff (used to be free) and stuck with a day rate. Seemed their RingGo app couldn't handle the transition. But if it had, it would mean anyone arriving pre-7am would pay £2 whether it be 6.59am or 2am and then the day rate on top.
98elise said:
I would query that. I can see how its been calculated, but it makes no sense to do it that way.
You've been there 1 hour so should be charged for that. The fact they have different charging regime over night shouldn't mean you pay both tarrifs if it crosses 18:00.
It looks like a coding mistake to me as I can't see why that scenario would warrant a higher charge.
Looks perfectly fair to me, and I would expect to pay £4.20 for that. seems clear that all tariffs only run to 6pm, at which point it's £2 for any period after 6pm. So £2.20 for the pre 6pm period, and £2 for the post 6pm period. You've been there 1 hour so should be charged for that. The fact they have different charging regime over night shouldn't mean you pay both tarrifs if it crosses 18:00.
It looks like a coding mistake to me as I can't see why that scenario would warrant a higher charge.
Not sure why anyones saying it's fair when it's at complete odds.
Park between 6am and 4.59pm it's £2.20 for one hour
Park between 5pm and 5.59pm it's £4.20 for one hour
Park between 6pm and 5.59am it's £2.00
Hmm.
Pro rate would be fair. Enter at 5.30pm and you're charged 30 mins at £2.20hr and 30 mins at £2.00 an hour (in that example)
Park between 6am and 4.59pm it's £2.20 for one hour
Park between 5pm and 5.59pm it's £4.20 for one hour
Park between 6pm and 5.59am it's £2.00
Hmm.
Pro rate would be fair. Enter at 5.30pm and you're charged 30 mins at £2.20hr and 30 mins at £2.00 an hour (in that example)
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