Investigation into parking tickets for drivers queuing at petrol stations
It's part of a wider crackdown from the consumer regulator into potentially unfair practices by private parking operators.
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"Costs are high and often unexpected which is difficult when people are budgeting carefully."
— Emma Cochrane , Executive
"We often hear from people who feel frustrated and confused as they fight unfair charges and tickets issued by private parking operators."
— Lisa Webb , Academic
"Drivers are already feeling the pinch with rising pump prices, so the last thing they'd want or expect is to be hit for a parking charge just for sitting in the queue."
— Jack Cousens , Executive
"The CMA's effort was a major step forward in ensuring drivers are treated fairly by private parking operators."
— Simon Williams , Executive
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It's part of a wider crackdown from the consumer regulator into potentially unfair practices by private parking operators.
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