Motorists struggle to find parking in busy George Town

Every inch used: Cars are parked on walkways and roadsides due to lack of designated parking spots in Island Glades in Penang. — LIM BENG TATT/The Star

WITH interstate travel and celebrations in full swing now, the parking problem in busy George Town, Penang’s capital, has resurfaced with a vengeance.

Adding to the issue are the many shop owners in the city area who ‘’reserve’’ public parking spaces for their customers or personal use by placing chairs, orange cones, carts and even the occasional sofa in the bays.