Parking mafia trick citizens into paying double
Commissioner orders MCL officials to act against overcharging
Parking two-wheelers on sidewalks is a common practice in Rawalpindi’s commercial areas which forces pedestrians to risk their lives by walking on busy thoroughfares. PHOTO: NNI
LAHORE:
Arbitrary parking charges demanded by private companies in various parts of the provincial capital have drawn the ire of the citizens.
In some areas, contractors are fleecing citizens by charging double the amount notified by the government, resulting in altercations as well as several lawsuits.
According to a notification issued by the district authorities, the official fee for parking a motorcycle at a stand is Rs10, while the fee for parking a car is Rs30.