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In Bhubaneswar, the debate on parking fees in shopping malls has once again come to the forefront. Several reports highlight that residents are opposing charges, while authorities are yet to take a clear stand.
But the real question is – why should parking be free at private malls?
Across the globe, parking fees are charged everywhere – be it municipal parking, roadside parking, airports, or even government facilities. Thousands of people visit malls daily, and not all are shoppers. Many come to spend leisure time, or sometimes even use the parking space as a free alternative, leaving vehicles for hours or even days without responsibility.
In such a situation:
👉🏻 Who bears the cost of maintaining these vast parking areas?
👉🏻 Who pays for security guards, CCTV, and electricity?
👉🏻 How will mall developers ensure responsible usage of parking space without a basic deterrent like a fee?
Ironically, while municipal authorities themselves charge for roadside or government parking, they expect private developers to provide parking facilities free of cost. Fixing reasonable caps on parking charges is understandable, but forcing private establishments to waive fees altogether seems neither fair nor sustainable.
So, I leave this for discussion:
Should parking in private malls be completely free, or is a regulated fee the right balance between public convenience and private sustainability?
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