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BENNETTS
The new pay-by-phone system in Manchester
ARE BACK Having spent eight years as consultants in the European parking enforcement arena, John and Rosemarie Bennett (previously Rosemarie Gawley) have returned to the UK as part of the Ontime Parking Solutions team.
Until 2002, Rosemarie and John helped Apcoa to become market leader in on-street enforcement, and it is this success that Ontime is hoping to see replicated. Justin Brinklow,
recently appointed managing director of Ontime Automotive, said: ‘We’re delighted that Rosemarie and John have decided to join Ontime. Their vast knowledge and experience in the on-street enforcement business will greatly assist us in achieving our aspirations of developing our
on-street enforcement services.
‘I have been
impressed with both John and Rosemarie’s enthusiasm, passion for – and knowledge of – the parking industry. I had no hesitation in inviting them to join the Ontime team as I am confident that they will be a valuable asset to our parking enforcement operations.’ Rosemarie and John can be contacted at: jbennett@ontime-
parking.com or rbennett@ontime-
parking.com. Following an
internal restructure, Eddie Lewis is the Ontime Parking Solutions director responsible for parking activities.
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or replacing pay-and- display machines to enable credit or debit card parking involves substantial costs, Total Car Parks has found that implementing RingGo to provide cashless parking is proving cost-effective. Tis makes it an extremely attractive option, according to Total Car Parks managing director, Essy Eslamian. ‘In these times it
is more important than ever that car park operators offer customers the right choice of service,’ Eslamian said. ‘Motorists select where to park based on multiple factors, such as convenience, price and ease of use. ‘Being able to pay by
Totally cashless
Total Car Parks, a relative newcomer to the private car parking market, is rolling out a cashless parking service in its Manchester Piccadilly Approach station car park. Tis launch follows on from
a successful three- month trial in two Ipswich car parks, and further plans are in the pipeline. Te company has
been operating since January 2008 and now manages 23 car parks
across the UK. Total Car Parks specialises in tailoring the services offered in each car park to its environment, and cashless parking is seen as playing an important role in this process. While upgrading
JBW GETS GLOBAL AWARD Debt management and enforcement company JBW Group has received a Global Excellence Award for Outstanding Debt Management and Enforcement Service.
The award aims to recognise and reward business excellence across all sectors, both private and public, and is open to organisations of any size, based anywhere in the world.
credit or debit card, rather than cash can be a significant benefit, so pay-by-phone was of natural interest to us. Tere’s also the ‘added value’ benefits, such as being able to extend your stay and text notification when car parking is running out, which many customers find attractive.’
Chairman of the judges, Simon Burgess, said: ‘JBW takes its reputation seriously and goes to great lengths to improve the image of the bailiff industry. It sets the standards via its Foundation Programme for Civil Enforcement Agents and has completed a good governance audit to further highlight its commitment to the highest standards of customer service and best practice.’
Changing perceptions… JBW offers a professional service
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