City of Harare has reversed the recently announced USD parking charge introduced on Tuesday after the move triggered outcry and complaints from motorists.
The new parking fees came into effect following the second foreign currency auction which set the official rate at $63.
Announcing the reduction city of Harare said , “Dear Motorists Council as the sole shareholder in City Parking has engaged the business unit following widespread complaints over its new parking tariff.
“The shareholder has shelved the utility‘s move to charge US$1or its equivalent until proper consultations are done and consensus reached.In the meantime parking revert to the old rates.”
Motorists were now being required to pay 1USD per hour of parking which triggered outcry and faced heavy criticism
The rate was considered high as it tripled the previous tariff.
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