Estrada bill seeks standard parking rates

Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a bill that seeks to end excessive and unreasonable parking fees imposed by malls, commercial establishments, and parking facilities by institutionalizing standardized rates and free parking under certain conditions.

- By DHEL NAZARIO

In filing Senate Bill (SB) No. 1001, Estrada aims to address the difficulty of finding parking spaces, especially in Metro Manila, as well as the exorbitant fees makes it even worse.

"Parking has become a daily struggle - mahal na, madalas mahirap pa makahanap sa mga matataong lugar (they're expensive and usually hard to find in crowded areas. Some establishments take advantage of the situation and, worse, refuse responsibility when a customer’s vehicle gets damaged or stolen," Estrada lamented.