In Rostov will not increase the cost of parking

Increasing the cost of paid parking in Rostov-on-Don will not save the city from problems and can hit the pockets of motorists. This decision was made by experts during a meeting on transport on November 11, reports Donday.

Discussion of tariffs began after the proposal of the Director of the Department of roads Denis Vodopyanov to increase the cost of parking hours from 35 to 100 rubles. However, the authorities rejected the initiative, deciding that now it is not necessary.

Alexander Morozov, Vice-President of MAP GET, believes that raising tariffs without first improving the operation of public transport is unfair to residents. In his opinion, first it is necessary to establish the movement of buses and electric vehicles, and only then to return to the question of the cost of parking.

- Without better public transport, it is wrong to raise parking prices. It is recommended to act in stages: first to correct all the shortcomings with the movement of buses and electric vehicles, and then, if necessary, we can talk about increasing the cost of parking, the expert explained.

In addition, the tariff of 100-150 rubles per hour will force most drivers to abandon personal cars. Some motorists may switch to buses and trams, but others will have to bear additional costs or look for space for a car in yards. As a result, the burden on the yard can only grow.

From April 2026, drivers will have to pay more for parking violations. The penalty for unpaid hour increased from 1.5 to 3 thousand rubles.