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National parking app for disabled drivers available in Haarlem from June 1: 'We want an accessible city'

National parking app for disabled drivers available in Haarlem from June 1: 'We want an accessible city'

Starting June 1, the ParkerenPlus app will be available in Haarlem, allowing holders of the European Disabled Parking Card to park more easily in paid spaces. Alderman Berkhout confirmed the implementation as part of the city's goal to become more accessible.

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Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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