The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has doubled parking fees for its indoor and off-road facilities in an effort to discourage private vehicle use and combat rising air pollution. This move, implemented under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)-II, aims to tackle Delhi’s worsening air quality index (AQI), currently classified as ‘very poor’ at 349.
A TikTok influencer faced a hefty parking fee after a communication breakdown left her car parked in a private lot for three days. While the final cost was less than initially feared, it still served as a costly lesson in the importance of clear communication and checking parking regulations.
Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport (AUH) has introduced reduced parking fees for the summer season, offering cost savings and convenience for travelers. The discounted rates are expected to benefit tourists, travel vloggers, and tourism businesses, providing more affordable travel options. Travelers are encouraged to pre-book parking slots online to ensure availability.
Significant driving law updates are coming into effect this June, affecting motorists in Scotland, the UK, and Rutland County. Here’s a summary of the changes:
* **Low Emissions Zones (LEZ)**: From June 1st, certain petrol and diesel vehicles will be banned from driving on some roads in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, and Dundee under the new Low Emissions Zone scheme. Fines of £60 will be issued for non-compliance.
* **E-Scooter Trials:** Local authorities will have more flexibility to adjust e-scooter trial programs starting June 1st. They can modify trial areas and fleet sizes to better align with local objectives.
* **Parking Fees:** Rutland County Council is raising parking fees in Council-owned car parks from June 3rd. The cost of a one-hour ticket will increase to £1.20, a day ticket to £5.80, and a yearly season ticket to £668.
Starting in the peak season, visitors to Multnomah Falls will have to pay between $5 and $20 to park at the privately-owned lot across from the falls. The parking fee will help fund a free shuttle service that will run roughly every 30 minutes between the Bridal Veil and Multnomah Falls parking lots.
In Gig Harbor, Washington, free EV charging at two major parking lots will soon be discontinued. An overstay fee of $0.40 per minute will be imposed if vehicles remain parked at the chargers after charging is complete. The city aims to recoup costs associated with providing public charging and will allocate revenue towards expanding EV charging infrastructure.
