Parking woes continue to haunt motorists in Puducherry new bus stand
Motorists at the Rajiv Gandhi bus terminus in Puducherry are struggling with limited parking space, leading to traffic disruptions. Many two-wheeler users are forced to park on nearby roads, exacerbating congestion. The absence of secure and covered parking further complicates the situation for commuters.
- ▪The paid parking lot at the bus terminus can accommodate around 400 two-wheelers but often reaches full capacity.
- ▪Over 100 vehicles are turned away on normal days, with even more refused entry on weekends due to lack of space.
- ▪The lack of covered parking raises safety concerns for commuters, as vehicles are left unguarded and vulnerable to damage.
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Commuters at the Rajiv Gandhi bus terminus on Maraimalai Adigal Salai in Puducherry are facing severe inconveniences due to inadequate parking space in the paid parking lot. Two-wheeler users are being forced to park on narrow roads adjacent to the bus stand, disrupting traffic flow.Given its current capacity, paid parking is possible for around 400 two-wheelers at a time inside the bus terminal. However, the parking lot is often full, and over 100 vehicles are turned away on normal days while on weekends more vehicles are refused entry for want of space.As a result, two-wheeler users are left with no other choice than to park their vehicles on the side of Iyyanar Kovil Street, adjacent to the parking lot.
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