UK Parliament home

Closed Require non-smartphone alternatives for real word services provided on apps

Closed on

Many companies are using apps to fulfil physical services. For example, parking payment, etc. Some of these apps do not have a physical alternative.

We think any company offering an app to fulfill a physical service should be required to also offer a non-smartphone alternative, for accessibility.

There are many reasons why someone may not have access to a smartphone. Some studies show they're addictive and poor for mental health, and they're expensive. We think this excludes a lot of people.
We think being digitally underserved is an expensive inconvenience. We ask not to be shut out of modern society.

183 signatures

Show on a map

10,000

Petition progress

View all updates for this petition, with the most recent first.

  • Petition closed

  • Petition published

    This petition can now be signed.

    If this petition gets 10,000 signatures, government will respond to it.

    If this petition gets 100,000 signatures, it will be considered for debate in Parliament.

    This petition will stay open until 25 January 2026.