MC to propose citywide monthly parking pass at Rs.500
Chandigarh, Aug. 26 -- In a move aimed at easing parking woes and boosting civic revenue, the Chandigarh municipal corporation (MC) is set to table a proposal for a citywide monthly car parking pass priced at Rs.500, and two-wheeler parking pass at Rs.250 in its General House meeting today (Tuesday).
The proposed pass, valid across all 89 paid parking sites under the MC's jurisdiction, would allow unlimited entries and exits, offering a convenient and cost-effective option for regular car users. At present, the civic body charges Rs.14 per entry for four-wheelers and Rs.7 for two-wheelers.
Currently, MC issues around 5,000 parking passes every month at Rs.420 each, but those are valid only for a single parking lot. As per MC's estimates, nearly five lakh four-wheelers and one lakh two-wheelers use paid-parking facilities across the city each month. Officials say that even if 50,000 commuters opt for the new pass, the civic body could earn Rs.30 crore annually - a significant jump from the current profit of Rs.50-80 lakh per month. The overall target is to raise at least Rs.50 crore annually from the parking project.
MC commissioner Amit Kumar had earlier directed that public opinion be sought on the plan through a questionnaire floated on social media. According to officials, nearly 70% of respondents supported the proposal, leading to its placement before the House for approval. If approved, the scheme will remain in effect until smart parking project is implemented in Chandigarh. Conceived in August 2022, the smart parking project aimed to introduce a FASTag-enabled parking system across all 89 paid parking lots in Chandigarh. At present, attendants issue parking slips and collect payments manually....
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