Parking Meters
NG Cashless Parking Meter
Parking meters in the City of Ryde are cashless and ticketless. Parking sessions are linked to vehicle registration, removing the need to return to a vehicle to display a printed ticket.
Payment Options
Options to pay by debit/ credit card or through the Park’nPay app, are available. The Park’nPay app can be downloaded from the App Store and Google Play.
Click on the below link to watch a video for a quick guide on how to use the meters
Parking meter how to guide
Reporting Faults
Please report any meter faults to 94320599.
Parking Meter Fees
The current meter rates for parking in Macquarie Park is $4.90 per hour.
Streets with Parking Meters in the City of Ryde
To help you plan your visit and avoid fines, please be aware that parking meters are installed on the following streets within the City of Ryde:
List of Metered Parking Locations
- Alma Road
- Banfield Road
- Banda Road
- Byfield Street (appears in two locations)
- Coolinga Street
- Dirrabari Road
- Eden Park Drive
- Giffnock Avenue
- Harvest Street
- Khartoum Road (appears in two locations)
- Kittys Street
- Lyon Park Road
- Plassey Road (appears in two locations)
- Talavera Road
- Waterloo Road
Always check nearby signage for current parking conditions, time restrictions, and payment methods.
For more information on how to use a parking meter or to appeal a parking fine, visit our parking page.
Metro Lite Virtual Meters
Metro Lite Virtual Meters with 12P Ticket Parking restrictions will be in force from Monday 3 August 2026 on Talavera Road between Research Drive and Culloden Road.
Metro Lite Virtual Meters are small grey and blue devices installed on street poles in designated parking areas. These devices facilitate payment for parking using a smartphone and operate independently of nearby physical parking meters. If surrounding parking meters are out of service or offline, Metro Lite Virtual Meters remain available for use.
Metro Lite Virtual Meters use Near Field Communication (NFC) technology, which enables communication between compatible devices over short distances. Users can access the payment platform by either:
- Holding an NFC-enabled smartphone close to the Metro Lite Virtual Meter; or
- Scanning the QR code displayed on the front of the device.
All payments are processed through the PayStay Guest website or the PayStay App.
Each Metro Lite Virtual Meter contains a unique identifier linked to its specific location. To ensure parking is paid for correctly, motorists must use the QR code or NFC link on the Metro Lite Virtual Meter closest to where their vehicle is parked. This assists with payment accuracy and enables Council to verify parking sessions at the correct location.
How to pay
- Scan the QR code on the front of the Metro Lite Virtual Meter using your smartphone. Alternatively, hold an NFC-enabled smartphone close to the device and follow the prompts.
- You will be directed to the PayStay Guest website. If you have the PayStay App installed and an active account, the app may open automatically.
- Enter your vehicle registration number, state of registration and mobile phone number, then select ‘continue’.
- Select the desired parking duration and select ‘continue’.
- Choose a payment method and complete the transaction. Payments can be made using a debit or credit card, Apple Pay or Google Pay.
- A confirmation screen will display the parking duration, expiry time and payment amount.
- You may choose to receive an electronic receipt by email or download it directly to your device.
Payment methods
Metro Lite Virtual Meters require payment through the PayStay Guest website or PayStay App using a smart device.
Accepted payment methods include:
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American Express (AMEX)
- Apple Pay
- Google Pay
Reporting faults or for assistance
For assistance with the PayStay App or PayStay Guest website, contact the PayStay Helpdesk on 1300 322 111.
Parking Meter Fees
The current parking fee for locations using Metro Lite Virtual Meters is $4.90 per hour.
Streets with Metro Lite Parking Meters in the City of Ryde
- Talavera Road, Macquarie Park between Research Park Drive and Culloden Road
- Talavera Road, Macquarie Park between Khartoum Road and Lane Cove Road
- Khartoum Road, Macquarie Park
- Byfield Street, Macquarie Park
- Lyonpark Road, Macquarie Park
- Giffnock Avenue, Macquarie Park
- Coolinga Street, Macquarie Park