Indonesian Agency Proposes Raising Parking Fees to Boost Local Revenue

The Rejang Lebong Transportation Agency in Bengkulu, Indonesia, has proposed revising a decade-old regional regulation on public roadside parking fees. The current rates, established in 2011, are deemed outdated and no longer relevant to the current economic conditions.

Agency head HR Suryadi stated that the proposed revision, which also includes amendments to the regent's regulation, is a strategic move to optimize the region's original revenue from parking services. The agency aims to meet a 2026 local revenue target of Rp1.9 billion from parking fees, a substantial increase from the Rp700 million target set for 2025.

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We have already submitted a proposal to revise the regional and regent regulations regarding parking fees in Rejang Lebong, because the current rates are no longer in line with the conditions on the ground.

As of June 12, 2026, the collected parking revenue stood at Rp309 million. The agency manages parking at 33 official locations, including 27 roadside spots and six special parking areas. Despite the current collection being below target, officials are committed to maximizing potential to reach the year-end goal.

The proposed new rates would increase the fee for motorcycles from Rp1,000 to Rp2,000, for cars from Rp2,000 to Rp3,000, and for six-wheeled vehicles from Rp3,000 to Rp5,000. Suryadi noted that many people currently pay Rp2,000 for motorcycle parking due to the inconvenience of finding Rp1,000 change, making the proposed adjustment a reflection of actual practice.

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In the field, many people have difficulty finding Rp1,000 in change, so on average they directly pay Rp2,000 for motorcycles. Therefore, we are striving for the regulation and regent regulation to be revised immediately so that the nominal amount is officially regulated.