Hyderabad: Commuters who arrived at the Nagole Metro Station in Hyderabad on Wednesday, August 14, were irked after learning that the free parking at the metro station had been discontinued.
The sudden change has sparked outrage among motorists, leading to heated confrontations with parking attendants and the Hyderabad metro staff. Until Tuesday, parking at the metro station was free of cost.
However, new parking fees were introduced without prior notice, with charges ranging from Rs 10 for two hours of bike parking to Rs 120 for up to 12 hours of car parking. The imposition of these charges has left many regular commuters disgruntled, especially those rushing to catch the metro for work.
As tensions escalated, arguments broke out between commuters and parking attendants,
Additionally, metro commuters were informed that parking charges could only be paid through an app called “Park Hyderabad.” Many commuters were caught off guard, as the app was not readily available for download on the Google Play Store, causing further delays and confusion.
As tensions escalated, arguments broke out between commuters and parking attendants, with some motorists expressing their concerns about the fairness of the new policy.
“It’s unfair to increase the metro ticket prices and now charge for parking too,” said one irate commuter. “We’ve been using this free parking for years, and now, without any warning, we’re expected to pay. It’s not just about the money, but the principle,” said another.
So far, the L&T department has not released a statement on the issue of parking at the metro stations across Hyderabad.
