Windsor and Maidenhead Council has introduced a new fee for people using a Maidenhead car park for a full weekend, for example, to take the train to London.
The council is now charging ten pounds to park in Maidenhead's new Vicus Way car park from 4pm on Friday to park until 11am on Monday.
The new car park is outside London's Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), and is a five-minute walk from Maidenhead station, from which the Elizabeth Line and Great Western Railway run to London and Windsor. Car parking spaces are always available, including on weekends.
Maidenhead's station car park was closed for six years during the construction of the Elizabeth Line, but reopened earlier this year.
Motorists may pay for their space at Vicus Way either through the RingGo app or via phone using the automated voice service. They will need to follow the instructions on the car park signage and use the five-digit zone code for the special offer that is displayed on the signage.
The discount operates on a ‘buy time' basis instead of the usual ‘start/stop' basis. With ‘buy time', motorists can extend their stay at any time during their live parking session.
The car park boasts several fast chargers for electric cars, and can be accessed at any time of day or night.
Information about parking in Maidenhead can be found here.
Councillor Geoff Hill, Cabinet member for highways and transport, said: “Vicus Way was built primarily as additional weekday commuter parking, however our new offer allows anyone to benefit from affordable parking for their weekend leisure trips, whether staying in Maidenhead, visiting historic Windsor or taking the train into London for a city break.
“Driving into London and parking up is so expensive, so this £10 deal is a great choice if you want somewhere affordable, modern and convenient to leave your car while enjoying a fun weekend city break with family or friends – whether you're going to see a show, a sporting fixture, or just seeing the sights.
“Also remember that parking remains free in all Maidenhead town centre car parks from 9pm on Saturday right through Sunday until 9am on Monday, which is great for a meal out at one of Maidenhead's good range of restaurants. It's also free from 9pm until 9am, Monday to Saturday, and all day on bank holidays too. So make the most of it.”
Trains do not run from Maidenhead to Windsoe as itl says in the article.
Although the trains may not run directly, I think it is hoped that people thinking of visiting Windsor might take advantage of the new parking arrangements at Maidenhead