Winnipeg to begin removing parking pay stations next week

A parking paystation is shown in downtown Winnipeg on May 21, 2025. (Danton Unger/CTV News Winnipeg)

Time is about to run out on city-operated parking pay stations in Winnipeg.

Beginning July 8, the City of Winnipeg is removing pay stations on all streets and city-owned parking lots. The only exception is the Millennium Library Parkade, which will still have stations.

According to the city, the change is being made as these pay stations run on 3G networks, which mobile service providers are phasing out. It noted they’ve also “reached the end of their useful life, use outdated technology, and attract theft and vandalism,” adding that 80 per cent of payments are already being made through a mobile payment service.

With the parking pay stations gone, Winnipeggers are encouraged to download the PayByPhone app. Parking payments can also be completed online or by calling 1-888-680-7275. Prepaid Parking Booklets are available at the The Parking Store, located at 495 Portage Ave.

The removal process is expected to be finished by the end of August. Private parking lots will not be affected by this change.

• With files from CTV’s Danton Unger.