Hyderabad: L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Limited is set to introduce nominal parking fees at the Nagole and Miyapur metro stations starting October 6, 2024. This decision which had sparked a significant backlash from commuters leading to protests in the recent past, is expected to flare up with L&T announcing its implementation.
The announcement was made on Monday, with L&T stating that the fees will be implemented to enhance parking management and provide better amenities.
Speaking to Siasat.com, regular commuters who didn’t want to be named have expressed their frustration, arguing that charging for parking in public areas is unjustified.
No more free parking at Nagole metro station, Hyderabad commuters irked
Protests are reportedly being organized starting Tuesday, October 1, in response to this decision.
Hyderabad metro extends popular offers till March 31 on demand
Parking fee structure
The fee structure for two-wheeler and four-wheeler vehicles is as follows:
- Two-Wheelers:
- First 2 hours: Rs 10
- 2 to 3 hours: Rs 15
- 3 to 4 hours: Rs 20
- 4 to 12 hours: Rs 25
- Four-Wheelers:
- First 2 hours: Rs 30
- 2 to 3 hours: Rs 45
- 3 to 4 hours: Rs 60
- 4 to 12 hours: Rs 75
After the initial time blocks, additional charges will apply based on the duration of parking.
Hyderabad Metro extends popular offers
In response to public demand, L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Limited (L&TMRHL) is extending its popular customer offers for the Hyderabad Metro until March 31, 2025.
This includes the super saver offer-59, which allows unlimited travel for just Rs 59 on designated holidays, the student pass offer which allows students to pay for 20 trips and receive 30, and the super saver off-peak offer, which provides a 10 percent discount on contactless smart cards (CSCs) for travel during off-peak hours.