http://www.car4play.com/forum Car4play forum en-gb Wed, 16 Sep 2026 19:31:36 +0100 Copyright: Car4play webmaster@car4play.com (Technical) 5 car4play691948 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 19:31:36 +0100 Today I noticed for the first time that I have been subjected to "emissions-based charging" when parking my car. It was a "PayByPhone" app I already pay a very large " road tax " based on emission so i am not best pleased. Are there other well know places that also sur charge for parking like this ? The ease of using this app was one of the reasons for getting a "smart" phone. Today was the first time I used it when I was not in a hurry and saw a message flash up. It has my cc details and has my registration and the road/area where i always park so it is quick to use. The only reference I can see in the "Guide to parking in Hounslow" is The terminals accommodate: emissions-based charging. No mention of it in my receipt on my phone but 15 p for SMS reminder fee and another 15p SMS confirmation fee. I do not think this is a really honest user friendly statement of things. http://www.car4play.com/forum/post/index.htm?m=691948&v=e