By Own Correspondent| City of Harare has shelved its new parking fees following an outcry from motorists and business-people.

City Parking, Harare City Council’s parking arm announced a parking fees hike which they pegged at a Zimbabwe dollar equivalent of USD$1.

The move attracted wide outcry from motorists who felt the local authority did not consult adequately before hiking the fares.

“Council as the sole shareholder in City Parking has engaged the business unit following widespread complaints over its new parking tariff.

“The shareholder has shelved the utility‘s move to charge US$1​or its equivalent until proper consultations are done and consensus reached.
In the meantime parking revert to the old rate,” noted City of Harare.