Three months of free parking in Petaling Jaya – that’s the cheery news awaiting new hybrid vehicle owners. The Petaling Jaya City Council, or MBPJ, has announced the free parking initiative as part of its green incentives programme as tabled in its 2012 budget.
According to a report, hybrid vehicles – and that means the Honda Insight, Toyota Prius as well as the Lexus CT 200h and RX 450h (and the Honda CR-Z, when that arrives soon) – will be given a special pass to enjoy the free parking, which presumably is valid for any public parking bay in the city. The report mentions that the incentive will be for cars registered from January 1.
There’s no mention of when the free parking duration will begin though; presumably again, this should be anytime from January next year. Which also brings about the question – does the January 1 registration validity only cover vehicles registered from the start of 2012, or from this year? Questions, questions.
In other news mentioned in the report, the council will also be spending RM100,000 to install energy-efficient LED lights at residential areas, which will help brighten back lanes. The cost of installing the lights, maintenance and replacement of faulty lights will be borne by the council, states the report.
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AI-generated Summary ✨
The comments about the "Free parking for hybrid vehicles in PJ for three months" post reflect a mix of support and criticism. Supporters highlight environmental benefits, with some mentioning lower emissions and global practices in UK and Japan. Others see it as a way to encourage green technology, though many critics argue it's an unfair benefit that mostly favors the wealthy who purchase expensive hybrid cars. Several remind that hybrids are resource-intensive to produce and question whether this move effectively promotes environmental sustainability. Some comments mention that the initiative may widen social gaps, favoring the rich while neglecting the poor, and suggest that more comprehensive measures like improved public transport or incentives for local cars could be more effective. Overall, opinions are divided between appreciation for the effort and skepticism about its impact and fairness.