I read with interest the report “Many motorists unaware of Balad paid parking scheme” (May 18). We cannot blame the masses for this problem. It is the responsibility of the relevant authorities to inform people on various projects. Thanks to the advent and the subsequent popularity of the social media, it has become easier to spread the word within a short span of time.
The scheme in question is of great importance mainly due to the severe shortage of parking spaces in the Balad area. Sometimes, due to this lackadaisical attitude of officials, important civic projects miserably fail and at the end of the day people blame the government for not doing enough. Proper announcement or advertisement of civic projects is of paramount importance. — Raja Jamal, Jeddah
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