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RingGo cashless parking

 

A NEW cashless system allowing drivers in Inverclyde to pay for parking using a mobile phone app is being rolled out in council-run car parks.

From Monday 1 September 2025, motorists will be able to pay for parking using the RingGo app.

Existing ‘pay and display’ machines will remain in operation for those who prefer to pay for parking using cash.

Drivers will also be able to use the app to book their free stay in car parks that have a mixture of free and paid-for parking, namely Lower Kempock Street in Gourock and Fore Street and Shore Street in Port Glasgow. 

Parking disc and residents’ permit areas will be unaffected and continue as normal.

There is a small charge for using the new cashless app service of 20p per transaction and there is an optional 10p charge to receive an SMS confirmation.

These additional charges are on top of the regular parking fee.

The new online system will be available in the following council car parks:

 

Car parks with free element

Fore Street, Port Glasgow

Shore Street, Port Glasgow

Lower Kempock Street, Gourock

 

Customers can park as follows:

0-3 hours – Free

3+ hours - £2 flat rate

Applies Monday to Friday from 8am-6pm

Only one 3 hour free session per day per town, for example in Port Glasgow, if you use a 3 hour free stay in Shore Street car park you cannot access another free stay in Fore Street car park on the same day.

 

Other charged car parks (£2 flat rate)

Bullring, Greenock

Roslin Street, Greenock

West Stewart Street, Greenock

Hastie Street, Greenock

Station Avenue East, Greenock

Station Avenue West, Greenock

Dalrymple Street, Greenock

Cathcart Street East, Greenock

Station Road North, Gourock

Station Road South, Gourock

 

For on the RingGo app can be found at https://ringgo.co.uk/