Parking charges could have "disproportionate effects" on NHS staff, says council
The long-stay parking fees were put in place to stop people from taking advantage of a park and ride
Bosses at a Plymouth Hospital say proposed charges for parking could disproportionately affect NHS staff.
Plymouth City Council suggested introducing long-stay parking fees at the George Park and Ride, near Derriford Hospital, after finding drivers were parking there without using the bus.
John Stephens, Director of infrastructure at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, told the BBC he wants to work with the council to "find solutions which avoid disproportionate effects to NHS colleagues."
A PCC spokesperson said the public had been asked for their views on the proposed £3.50 daily long-stay charge and the responses would be considered before making a decision.
The council announced their proposals - to charge vehicles parking for five hours or longer - at the start of October, to try to ensure more spaces for bus passengers.
They found the site was often almost full, particularly on weekdays - but that the number of bus users did not match this.
A £3.50 charge per day was suggested, with exceptions for Blue Badge holders.