New fees have been introduced as part of measures to regulate truck parking at Manama Central Market.
Municipal officials say the move aims to ease congestion, improve traffic flow and support the sustainability of commercial activity at one of Bahrain’s most vital wholesale hubs.
Under the new system, trucks will be charged BD10 for the first 12 hours of parking, BD2 for each additional hour, and BD50 in the event of a lost ticket.
Special parking packages are also available upon request by contacting Amakin – the government-owned company responsible for managing parking properties and facilities on behalf of public authorities.
Earlier, the fee structure was flexible, with charges determined by the type of parking space and the length of stay.
In a statement, the Capital Trustees Authority said the ‘well-considered development steps’ were intended to improve service efficiency and create a more organised operating environment for merchants and visitors.
“These measures are designed to enhance the efficiency of truck movement, loading and unloading operations, and to ensure smoother traffic flow within the market without harming commercial activity or affecting its stability,” the authority said.
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