The George park and ride is on the A386 Tavistock Road – one of the busiest routes in and out of Plymouth – and is near Derriford Hospital.<\/p>\n
Announcing the policy at the beginning of September, John Stephens, council cabinet member for strategic planning and transport, said the “intended use has become blurred and more people are parking there all day but not necessarily catching the bus”.<\/p>\n
More than 800 people took part in a public consultation, external<\/a>, with 787 (98%) against the new charges and 17 (2%) in favour.<\/p>\n Lauren McLay, leader of the Greens on Plymouth City Council, said the “extreme level of opposition warrants further consideration of alternatives” and said the council needed to work with the hospital “to identify and start to realise long-term solutions”.<\/p>\n Chris Wood, leader of the Conservatives on the city council, has also opposed the plans, claiming the new charges would be “an outrageous burden to place on working people, particularly when the car park itself has already been paid for by taxpayers”.<\/p>\n The issue will be discussed by members of the scrutiny management board from 12:00 BST on Tuesday.<\/p>\n Follow BBC Devon on X, external<\/a>, Facebook, external<\/a> and Instagram, external<\/a>. Send your story ideas to spotlight@bbc.co.uk, external<\/a>.<\/p>\n