Harare City Council scrapes parking fees for war veterans, over 70s
Parking waiver applies to one vehicle per beneficiary and is valid for one renewable calendar year
By Staff Reporter
The Harare City Council has waived parking fees for war veterans and senior citizens who are aged 70 and above.
This was announced in a statement by City Parking, a company that manages Harare’s parking bays.
“City Parking is pleased to announce parking exemption for senior citizens and war veterans,” read the statement.
For one to be eligible, one should provide proof of residence in Harare, a vehicle registration book in the beneficiary’s name and also be a licensed driver.
For senior citizens, one should have turned 70 years by the date of application.
War veterans must provide a valid war veterans identity card.
The local authority said “this is not applicable to commercial vehicles, vehicles not for private use or vehicles not being used by the beneficiary.”
The parking waiver is also for one motor vehicle per beneficiary and is valid for one calendar year, renewed annually upon application
“War veterans and senior citizens who meet the above criteria are invited to apply for the exemption at our city parking offices at 3rd floor Trafalgar Court, Julius Nyerere Way, Harare,” city authorities said.
