Ho Chi Minh City’s District 1 takes action on high parking fees amid complaints
Sunday, January 07, 2024, 11:45 GMT+7
The administration of District 1 in Ho Chi Minh City has said it is addressing excessive parking fees at tourist spots such as Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Street and Bach Dang Wharf in response to complaints made by residents and visitors.
The People’s Committee of the district vows to handle unauthorized parking operations while intensifying inspections of licensed parking establishments.
It plans to organize motorcycle parking through bidding on the three routes near Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Street, namely Mac Thi Buoi, Ngo Duc Ke, and Hai Trieu, to select suitable operators and set reasonable charges.
The committee has also sought permission from the city’s administrion for the temporary use of vacant land in downtown areas for parking during festivals and public holidays.
It also proposed that the city extend public transportation hours during festivals to reduce personal vehicles and deter overcharging.
In 2023, the urban order management team of District 1 collaborated with relevant agencies to issue 291 citations for parking violations, amounting to over VND900 million (US$36,915) in administrative fines.
Among that, Ben Nghe Ward dealt with 56 violations, exceeding VND259 million ($10,623) in fines.
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