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UK private parking firms face scrutiny over 63% profit margins and rising ticket numbers, prompting calls for tighter regulation.
UK government data reveals private parking debt recovery firms average 63% profit margins, raising concerns over excessive earnings for standard services like payment plan administration.
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government calls this a market failure, noting recovery fees up to £70 per ticket—previously capped but withdrawn after legal challenges.
Over 180 private parking firms now access DVLA vehicle keeper data, fueling criticism over transparency and aggressive practices.
A 24% surge in tickets issued from April to June 2025 has intensified scrutiny.
The Labour government is consulting on a new code of practice, with the £70 fee cap under review.
Industry group BPA disputes the profit figures, calling them misleading, while watchdogs like the AA and RAC Foundation demand stricter oversight.
The government says it will respond to the consultation soon.
Las empresas privadas de estacionamiento del Reino Unido se enfrentan a un escrutinio sobre los márgenes de ganancias del 63% y el aumento del número de boletos, lo que provoca llamados a una regulación más estricta.