Council slammed for offering electric cars free parking as petrol and diesel drivers face huge costs

Council slammed for offering electric cars free parking as petrol and diesel drivers face huge costs

Local residents have criticised the decision to offer free parking spaces for electric vehicle owners, describing it as "unfair" and warning that drivers could take advantage of the scheme.Ashford Borough Council in Kent has been questioned over its plans to trial a new scheme to encourage drivers to ditch their petrol and diesel cars in favour of EVs.The parking pilot will be in place for six months at the Vicarage Lane car park to see if it in…