In the Congress of Mexico City, efforts are underway to establish a cap on public parking fees to control high charges and improve accessibility in such spaces. In some areas of the capital, the cost of an hour of parking can reach up to 200 pesos, mainly affecting workers.
Pedro Haces Lago, a deputy from Morena, has presented an initiative to reform the Law of Commercial Establishments and the Mobility Law of Mexico City. The proposal is for the Secretariat of Mobility (Semovi) to set fees that do not exceed 5 pesos for every 15 minutes and 20 pesos per hour, thereby limiting prices in public parking lots.
The intention is to regulate prices in public parking in the capital to put an end to disproportionate charges that harm residents and drivers who commute daily in Mexico City and its surroundings. The reform also includes that the 16 municipalities of Mexico City adhere to the rate cap established by the Secretariat of Mobility, thus ensuring consistency and fairness in all areas of the city.
In an interview, Pedro Haces Lago explained that the lack of regulation in the parking lots allows operators to set arbitrary prices that harm thousands of people who rely on their vehicles for work, study, or essential activities. The deputy emphasized the need to end these abuses, mentioning that the currently prevailing prices are excessive and that his initiative seeks to put an end to such unjust practices.
Haces Lago highlighted the importance of the initiative in terms of social justice, arguing that it is not a classism issue, but rather about regulation. He invited business leaders to engage in dialogue on the topic and noted that the proposal is open to possible modifications if deemed necessary before its approval in the full Congress.
