Petition · Department for Business and Trade

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

Closed 183 signatures

What the petition asks

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.

Timeline

25 Jul 2025 Petition opened for signatures
25 Jan 2026 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 183
Status Closed
Department Department for Business and Trade
Opened 25 Jul 2025
Closed 25 Jan 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 9 Aug 2026.