A historic legislation being considered by the maharashtra government would compel people to show that a parking place is available before buying a car. Transport minister Pratap Sarnaik announced this plan to alleviate the growing issue of traffic congestion in cities.
 
Sarnaik noted the rising problem of traffic congestion brought on by the growing number of automobiles, particularly in densely populated cities, as justification for the new law.

"People with one-bedroom apartments, often purchased on loan, are buying multiple cars and parking them on public roads due to the lack of private parking spaces," he said.
 
The minister emphasized that uncontrolled car parking frequently has serious repercussions, such as obstructing emergency services like fire departments and ambulances.
 
"In many societies, open spaces are occupied by parked cars, leaving no room for critical services to operate efficiently during emergencies," he said.
 
Sarnaik explained that car purchasers without private parking facilities may still buy automobiles if they were able to acquire places in public parking lots, even though he promised that the program would not discriminate against economically disadvantaged groups.
 
"We are not saying the poor should not buy cars, but arrangements must be made for parking," he stated.
 
Although Sarnaik conceded that the suggested regulation may be criticized, he maintained that such actions are necessary to address traffic congestion.
 
"Some will appreciate this decision, and some will criticize it and we might be trolled, but the government must take steps to resolve the traffic issue," he said.

Citing advancements in metro rail and other services, the minister also described continuous initiatives to enhance public transportation to lessen reliance on private automobiles.
 
Union minister Nitin Gadkari has expressed his admiration for Sarnaik's "dream project" of establishing a cable taxi system in the mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).
 
For additional consideration and possible implementation, chief minister devendra fadnavis and deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde will examine the proposed parking regulation.
 
Sarnaik likened the policy to responsible planning, saying, "Just as families plan expenses before having a child, people should make arrangements for their car's requirements, including parking."
 

 
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15/01/2025 08:55 AM