New Pay-by-Plate kiosks begin installation today

Ottawa parking (file photo)

Posted Nov 2, 2026 10:24:42 AM.

The City of Ottawa announced a new way to pay for parking, streamlining the process through Pay-by-Plate kiosks.

These kiosks will be available for on-street parking spaces and City-managed parking lots and garages.

Installation will begin Monday, Nov. 2 with 600 new kiosks expected over the course of five months, starting with city-managed lots.

The new Pay-by-Plate kiosks, allow drivers to make parking payments that link directly to a vehicle license plate to ensure people no longer need to return to their vehicles to display a receipt.

The city said this will help make parking easier and more convenient. The PayByPhone app will continue to be available.

Parking rates are not expected to change during this initiative.

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