If free parking is a problem, the solution is obvious: Put a price on it

Dr Eric Crampton
The Post
30 March, 2026

It’s hard to compete with free. Who wants to pay for something if you can get it for nothing?

Unfortunately, sometimes free comes at others’ expense, as it can with on-street parking. Better council parking management, including pricing, would encourage better decisions.

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