Rp 1,000 parking fee

Rp 1,000 parking fee

From Pos Kota

A number of parking lots have increased their fees prior to the Jakarta administration's plan to increase parking fees to Rp 1,000 to boost revenues.

On Dec. 17, 1996 in the Landmark parking area I was forced to pay Rp 1,000 for less than 45 minutes parking. On Nov. 30, 1996 on-street parking in the Pasar Baru area nearly cost me Rp 1,000; since the self-appointed attendant could not produce any ticket I gave him Rp 300 for 10 minutes parking. On Dec. 18, 1996 in Glodok Plaza they demanded Rp 1,000 for half an hour's parking; I refused to pay that amount and settled for less.

If the Jakarta administration expects to increase its income by raising the official parking fee, it will experience difficulties, as vehicle owners will be reluctant to pay the increased fee. On-street parking, though without tickets, will be preferred.

I appeal to the parking authorities to review their decision to increase fees.

ALBERT

Jakarta