The Times corrects ownership of RingGo parking app in smartphone coverage

The Times has issued a correction clarifying that it wrongly described the parking app RingGo as Swiss owned; in fact, the app is Swedish owned through EasyPark Group.

In the original version of the article, the mistake implied a different national jurisdiction of ownership, which could subtly alter readers’ assumptions about corporate control or international influence. By attributing Swiss ownership, the piece mislocated the app’s governance and risked giving a misleading impression of its regulatory context.

While it may seem a small detail, ownership matters in technology and infrastructure reporting because it shapes perceptions of accountability and investment. A wrong attribution of nationality can suggest different tax regimes, oversight standards, or strategic priorities. The correction ensures readers understand accurately who holds the stake in the app and under which jurisdiction it operates.

The incident highlights a common issue in business journalism: in simplifying corporate structures, small factual slips can shift the framing of a story. Even in routine technology coverage, accuracy in ownership and geography is as important as accuracy in product detail.

By correcting the record, The Times restores factual precision and prevents misunderstanding about the company’s identity and control.