Vulcann 6th Gear November 16, 2011 Share November 16, 2011 Can be frustrating searching for empty lots especially at those popular coupon-parking car parks near schools or shopping centres with many such "parked" vehicles From ST Forum: 'Cheapskate' motorists hog parking space without paying Published on Nov 17, 2011 THE public carpark behind Far East Shopping Centre is popular because it provides cheaper parking for the Orchard Road area. Unfortunately, there are motorists who exploit this by waiting for their friends or family members in their cars, without displaying carpark coupons. I had an unpleasant experience there on Monday about 11.30am while trying to find a parking space. The driver of a Mercedes-Benz was reading newspapers at the wheel, without coupons being displayed on the dashboard. I approached her to check if she intended to park her car. She said she was waiting for her daughter but did not intend to use a parking coupon. That driver was not alone. Other motorists were also occupying parking spaces without paying for them. The carpark was full and there were many motorists queuing for parking spaces. How does the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) deal with such motorists who prevent others from legitimate use of parking spaces? Jeyarani Anita Henry (Ms) ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darthrevan Supercharged November 16, 2011 Share November 16, 2011 EPS parking is the best way to deal with such 'cheapskates'..even if these motorists were to stay inside..they would be billed by the minutes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostami 2nd Gear November 16, 2011 Share November 16, 2011 Totally agree, you can see the difference in some food centres when eps was installed. Lots are easier to find rather than those coupon types. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaf78 1st Gear November 17, 2011 Share November 17, 2011 EPS parking is the best way to deal with such 'cheapskates'..even if these motorists were to stay inside..they would be billed by the minutes i love eps parking. no need to tear coupon and worry for coupon to expire.... and chase away all "cheapskates, freeloader, etc..etc.." drivers.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadX Moderator November 17, 2011 Share November 17, 2011 i love eps parking. no need to tear coupon and worry for coupon to expire.... and chase away all "cheapskates, freeloader, etc..etc.." drivers.. I second that....ESP OPC drivers.............oops...sure kena crusade agst me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latio2005A Turbocharged November 17, 2011 Share November 17, 2011 (edited) Oh com'on. Give the waiting drivers a break. Ask them to tear coupons and wait outside their cars, like that you happy? You still dun get the lot right? Just blame our luck and next time come out earlier lor. Edited November 17, 2011 by Latio2005A Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcann 6th Gear November 17, 2011 Author Share November 17, 2011 EPS parking is the best way to deal with such 'cheapskates'..even if these motorists were to stay inside..they would be billed by the minutes If EPS then fair to everyone... Good example is the open-air car park at ICA. Now EPS'ed liao the many vehicles previously there after office hours seem to be lesser. Of course those waiting to pick up their OCs or others there are not a happy lot nowadays... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sosaria Turbocharged November 17, 2011 Share November 17, 2011 EPS is fair (pay by the minute) and gives the convenience of not having to tear coupons. I fully support although the system gives no opportunity for cheating. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KARTer 2nd Gear November 17, 2011 Share November 17, 2011 I second that....ESP OPC drivers.............oops...sure kena crusade agst me OPC drivers like me also need your service one day, dont like tat, give them a chance Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcann 6th Gear November 17, 2011 Author Share November 17, 2011 (edited) I fully support although the system gives no opportunity for cheating. I fully support you though some bros may disagree with your declaration Edited November 17, 2011 by Vulcann Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KARTer 2nd Gear November 17, 2011 Share November 17, 2011 Oh com'on. Give the waiting drivers a break. Ask them to tear coupons and wait outside their cars, like that you happy? You still dun get the lot right? Just blame our luck and next time come out earlier lor. if i am waiting for frens in a carpark, i will just park at the driveway and wait in the car, let the others who need the lots use them..... why occupy a lot when others need it more (they will actual park and leave the car) what would i gain by taking up a lot and deprive others of it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcann 6th Gear November 17, 2011 Author Share November 17, 2011 I agree. But where I live and EPS has recently been installed then drivers just park on double yellows instead. Or on side roads where there is a continuous white line. These drivers who illegally parked have to face the consequences lo. Then again their action will bring in another lot of problem on road safety liao ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seaweed 1st Gear November 17, 2011 Share November 17, 2011 well...frankly speaking it is a social problem...."Selffish"....but that's the norm here what !!! the writer want change what ?? change all the lightning to hammer ?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadX Moderator November 17, 2011 Share November 17, 2011 OPC drivers like me also need your service one day, dont like tat, give them a chance unker.....i hv no issues with u lah....but a MAJORITY......nuff said Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1fast1 Supersonic November 17, 2011 Share November 17, 2011 OPC drivers like me also need your service one day, dont like tat, give them a chance I think RadX *wants* more OPC drivers to use his services quick quick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pltang Clutched November 17, 2011 Share November 17, 2011 if i am waiting for frens in a carpark, i will just park at the driveway and wait in the car, let the others who need the lots use them..... why occupy a lot when others need it more (they will actual park and leave the car) what would i gain by taking up a lot and deprive others of it? +1... vice versa... u would wish others do the same too... it's juz plain courtesy.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KARTer 2nd Gear November 17, 2011 Share November 17, 2011 unker.....i hv no issues with u lah....but a MAJORITY......nuff said LOL.... no issue with my needing your service or wat?? (kidding) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KARTer 2nd Gear November 17, 2011 Share November 17, 2011 I think RadX *wants* more OPC drivers to use his services quick quick. choy!!! (touch wood)..... i havent finished bioing enough chio bus in my OPC yet, not yet ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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