Maseru — The Maseru City Council has introduced a special parking initiative aimed at supporting elderly residents living within the city.
Speaking in an interview with the Agency on Friday, the Maseru City Council Public Relations Manager Ms. Lintle Bless said under the new arrangement, senior citizens will be allocated designated parking spaces within the central business district at no cost.
She indicated that to access this benefit, eligible individuals will be issued with a special parking permit by the Maseru City Council.
She stated that the programme is open to elderly persons aged 70 years and above and each permit will be valid for a period of one year and the permit holders will be allowed to park for a maximum of two hours per day in the designated council-owned parking areas.
Ms. Bless emphasized that the permit is strictly issued to an individual and not to a vehicle. It may only be used when the permit holder is the driver of the vehicle.
She however mentioned that any person found using the parking space without being the rightful permit holder will be required to pay the standard parking fee.
The initiative forms part of the Maseru City Council’s broader efforts to accommodate and recognize senior citizens, while ensuring fair use and regulation of parking facilities within the city.
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