“Paying cash must always remain possible,” says Kristof Vermeire from Team Bredene. “Not everyone is digitally skilled. With this decision, the board increases the digital gap. People who are less mobile and cannot handle apps quickly are punished twice.” In addition, Team Bredene points out that also for those who want to pay with the bank card, parking is becoming more difficult. For example, various parking meters disappear in central places, such as on the Europahotel and opposite Frituur Alaska.
The opposition also does not understand the decision for the waste streets. “Last year, consciously invested in devices that also allow cash payments. It is illogical that it is already being abandoned. This is how unnecessary costs are incurred,” it sounds.