NCP Price increases for Car Parking in Cardiff.

MEP demands city parking inquiry





by Adrian Browne BBC Wales political reporter

Traders fear Cardiff's reputation will be damaged by the chargesThe Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has been asked to investigate a car parking company accused of "extortionate" price increases in Cardiff city centre.



Drivers now pay 80p per 15 minutes, up to a £12 maximum, in one NCP car park and retailers fear trade will suffer.



Welsh Conservative MEP Jonathan Evans said the company's actions in Cardiff may be the "right signal" for a UK-wide inquiry into the UK car parking market.



NCP has been asked for comment on Mr Evans's call for an investigation.



Businesses in Cardiff city centre reacted furiously when the price increases were introduced in several of NCP's multi-storey car parks across the city centre.

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Comment:

Maybe it's time to use Public Transport to get into Cardiff, it should work out cheaper.

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Blair