Kuching North City Hall looking into viability of charging higher rates in busy parking areas


(Left) A DBKU enforcement officer issuing notices to motorcycles parked illegally on the five-foot way in Kuching.

KUCHING: The Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) may introduce “orange zone” parking areas with higher rates to address congestion in busy areas.

Kuching North mayor Datuk Abang Abdul Wahap Abang Julai said DBKU was carrying out a study to identify busy parking areas, such as those with a lot of banks, where higher parking rates could be charged.

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