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Full coverage· Politics· Updated

Rehovot Considers Parking Fee Hike for Non-Residents Amid Infrastructure Work

Rehovot is proposing to raise hourly parking fees for non-residents by about 20% to 6.50 shekels, while lowering them for residents to 5 shekels. This move aims to help residents cope with infrastructure work and parking scarcity.

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What happened

  1. 01Rehovot plans to increase hourly parking fees for non-residents by 20% to 6.50 shekels.
  2. 02Residents of Rehovot will see their hourly parking fees decrease to 5 shekels.
  3. 03The fee changes are intended to alleviate resident costs during extensive infrastructure projects.
  4. 04Local businesses worry the higher parking fees will discourage non-resident customers.
  5. 05The proposal must be approved by the Rehovot City Council to be enacted.

Local businesses fear the increased costs will deter customers, with one owner stating, "Customers will not come." The proposal requires city council approval before taking effect.

Translated and summarized by baba from Maariv, the latest report. Read Maariv’s original

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