{
  "id": 4873003,
  "title": "Dubai's Uptown Motor City residents oppose new Parkonic paid parking plan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/dubais-uptown-motor-city-residents-oppose-new-parkonic-paid-parking",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-01T13:47:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/09/01/dubai-uptown-motor-city-parkonic-new-paid-parking/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Residents of Uptown Motor City in Dubai are protesting a new paid parking scheme that is set to begin on September 3, according to property management company Edacom. The plan, which is being introduced in partnership with the parking operator Parkonic, involves charging Dh5 per hour for visitor parking, with a 15-minute grace period before the fee applies. Edacom claims the new system aims to enhance efficiency and accessibility for community parking facilities. However, some residents argue they were not given enough time to understand the new arrangements and express their concerns. Pooja Wadhwa, an apartment owner who has lived in the community for six years, stated that an official notice on August 4 did not provide sufficient notice for consultation. Edacom maintains that the new charges only apply to visitor parking, and residents' parking will remain free as long as they are within title deed allocations. However, extra parking spaces will require payment, either on an hourly basis or through a long-term membership. Some residents are skeptical about the effectiveness of paid parking in addressing the issue of long-stay and abandoned vehicles, while others suggest that softening the terms, such as limiting charges to daytime hours and waiving fees on weekends, could be a better solution. Edacom plans to monitor the rollout and continue taking community feedback into account, emphasizing the goal of maintaining a well-managed, accessible, and secure community while balancing the needs of residents, visitors, and retail customers.",
  "summary": "Homeowners and tenants in Dubai's Uptown Motor City are pushing back against a new paid parking scheme for visitors that property management company Edacom plans to introduce on September 3. Residents opposing the plan, being introduced in partnership with the parking operator Parkonic, claim they were not adequately consulted and are concerned about the Dh5 per hour fee to park. Edacom told The…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}