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PETITIONClosedPetition · petition.parliament.uk

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

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

Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
Signatures
183
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 183/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 183/100,000
Background
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.