Today’s El Dia newspaper, Wednesday 15 January publishes a report that puts in writing the frustration of everyone who needs to park on city streets. Reporter Leisy Torres writes about the individuals who have taken over certain sections of city streets as their own personal fiefdoms. The self-appointed parking attendants charge fees ranging from RD$50 to RD$500 for parking in the public areas. The unspoken threat is that the vehicles may be stolen or suffer vandalism – by the very same parking attendants.
The reporter captures the frustration and defenselessness of city residents given that neither the police nor the authorities have done anything to stop this scourge.
Meanwhile, the reporter says that ProConsumidor, the government consumer defense unit, is working on a resolution whereby businesses that offer parking services will be made liable for caring for the vehicles parking on their premises.
‘Parqueadores’ se erigen como dueños absolutos de calles en RD