MOTORISTS will be able to use their mobile phones to pay for parking in Wyre Forest District Council car parks.

The council has teamed up with national parking technology company JustPark to offer motorists the new service from Wednesday (March 21).

People can download the free JustPark app to pay on their smartphones or pay by text or phone call at no extra cost.

Reminders will then be sent warning that a session is about to expire with an option to extend their stay using their phone.

As an alternative to the app, drivers can pay via phone call or text if they prefer - and will be able to opt in for confirmation and reminders at a cost of 20p.

Councillor Rebecca Vale, cabinet member for operational services said: “Now the majority of people have mobile phones, it makes sense for us as a council to respond to the needs of our car park users by allowing people to pay via phone as well as cash.

“This is a great service that saves time and ends the hassle of always having to carry loose change. All of the car parks in Wyre Forest will now become phone friendly.”

Founder and CEO of JustPark Anthony Eskinazi said: “To be launching the first mobile parking payments technology in the district is an exciting project, and we’re looking forward to bringing the benefits of our service to drivers at all council car parks – saving them precious minutes every time they park.”