WORKPLACE PARKING LEVY (WPL) - A yearly fee is charged for staff parking
- 2% for charging £1000 a year per parking space at business premises (illustrative example)
Whilst some employers may choose to pay the charge, others will pass the charge onto employees. - £13 million for charging £1000 per parking space at business premises
Positive
- Encourages businesses to support employees to use sustainable travel options and/or release parking
- Can encourage commuters to use public transport, walk or cycle, if businesses pass on the charge to their employees
- Could free up space for other uses
Negative
- Very limited impact on congestion as low levels of employee parking in many parts of the city
- Impact dependent on business response and whether charge is passed on
