The safe parking of vehicles in Ahmedabad remains a major concern. The civic authority in Ahmedabad launched monthly and yearly parking permits in 2020 to facilitate hassle-free vehicle parking; however, due to the comparatively higher rates, only a few takers. The monthly fee for a car parking permit is Rs 2310, and vehicle owners must pay Rs 28105 for annual passes. The monthly fee for bikes and scooters is Rs 870, and the annual fee is Rs 10,585.
The annual permit fee for a medium-sized goods vehicle is Rs 91,250, and the fee for a heavy vehicle is Rs 1.33 lakh. Bicycle parking in front of the apartments costs Rs 126 per month, Rs 1,620 for a half-yearly permit, and Rs 6,570 annually. Many city dwellers believe these rates are excessively high. According to them, the permit fee set by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) is more expensive than the monthly maintenance of most city apartments. It is also acknowledged by city officials.
“Most flat owners pay between Rs 1,200 and Rs 2,000 per month in maintenance. Parking rates must be rationalized in some way “According to a senior civic official. As part of its parking policy, which went into effect in January 2020, the municipal corporation launched a scheme to provide weekly, monthly, tri-monthly, half-yearly, and yearly parking permits.