Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:04am on 19 Oct 2023,Thursday International
UK councils amassed nearly ₹20,000 crore in revenue during 2022-23 from parking fees, permits, fines, and car park rents, with London councils leading the way. The exorbitant charges, up to £6 per hour, have sparked outrage among drivers, prompting many to switch to public transportation. Hammersmith, Fulham, Kensington, and Chelsea councils in West London raked in £41 million in profits alone. The figures, surpassing pre-pandemic levels, do not include earnings from clean air zones and low-traffic neighborhoods. Frustrated residents highlighted the financial burden, emphasizing the impact on their daily lives.
