SFMTA app parking fee starts July 1

Starting July 1, the SFMTA will implement a 35-cent fee for drivers utilizing its app to pay for metered parking. This fee aims to improve operational efficiency within the agency. Critics, however, have raised concerns regarding the potential financial burden on drivers in an already expensive city. The SFMTA has not proposed any changes to existing parking rates alongside this new fee. Local advocacy groups are likely to contest the fee, arguing it disproportionately affects low-income residents.

The agency maintains that the app's convenience will benefit users despite the additional cost. Historically, the SFMTA has faced scrutiny over various parking policies, making this move a focal point for community discussion. As the implementation date approaches, public feedback may influence future decisions regarding parking fees.