Ahmedabadis get a big jolt! Parking charges hiked by up to 90 per cent

Parking in Ahmedabad city will now become expensive. The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has decided to increase parking charges by 40 to 90 percent after a long time. There was no change in parking rates for the last 10 years. At that time, the new parking rates have been fixed keeping in view the rising inflation and costs.

Motorists will now have to empty their pockets more to park their vehicles in Ahmedabad city. The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation has increased the parking charges by 40 per cent to 90 per cent after a long period of 10 years. The new parking rates have been approved in a meeting of the Town Planning and Estate Management Committee. According to the chairman of the committee, there has been no change in the rates for the last 10 years and it was necessary to increase this in view of the rising inflation. These new rates will come into effect after the completion of the prescribed process. According to the new charges, the minimum rate for two-wheeler parking for an hour will be Rs 10 and for cars Rs 20. This time a new addition of 'three-wheeler' and 'light commercial vehicle' has been made to the parking list. The minimum rates will be applicable for both on-street and off-street parking. The charges will vary according to the area and convenience.

The new parking rates have been approved at a meeting of the Town Planning and Estate Management Committee of <>AMC. According to the chairman of the committee, parking charges have been in place for the last one decade. However, due to the increase in inflation, there was a need to implement the new rates. The new rates will be implemented after the due process is completed. As per the new rates, the minimum charge for two-wheeler parking has been fixed at Rs 10 for one hour and Rs 20 for car parking. Apart from this, three-wheelers and light commercial vehicles have also been included as new categories in the new parking structure.

Notably, the new minimum rates will be applicable for both on-street and off-street parking. However, the charges will vary depending on the parking location, area and facilities available there. Thus, motorists in Ahmedabad will now have to spend more money for parking. This price hike by the AMC after 10 years will have a direct impact on the pockets of the daily drivers of the city.