Sukabumi Regency launches 'Someah' parking program for southern coast tourism

The Sukabumi Regency government in West Java has officially launched the 'Someah' parking program, an initiative designed to bring order and transparency to parking services in its southern coastal tourist areas. The program's name is an acronym for Sopan, Aman, Endah, and Berkah, translating to Polite, Safe, Pleasant, and Blessed.

This move directly addresses recurring complaints from tourists regarding parking management. Sukabumi's Deputy Regent, H Andreas, emphasized that a tourist's experience begins upon arrival, making parking management a key priority. "The 'Someah' program is here to fix one of the problems that tourists have often complained about in the southern coastal area, which is parking management. The regional government is trying to organize the parking system to be more orderly and transparent," Andreas stated.

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The 'Someah' program is here to fix one of the problems that tourists have often complained about in the southern coastal area, which is parking management. The regional government is trying to organize the parking system to be more orderly and transparent

In its initial phase, 'Someah' is being piloted at 13 designated tourist destinations along the southern coast, chosen from the regency's 58 total tourist spots. The program mandates strict adherence to local regulations, requiring all parking attendants to possess official permits, wear complete uniforms, and issue parking tickets to visitors. "Every attendant must have official permission, wear attire, provide parking tickets, apply tariffs according to regulations, and guarantee the security of visitors' vehicles," Andreas asserted.

Beyond improving visitor experience, the 'Someah' program is also expected to boost local revenue. Ali Iskandar, Head of the Sukabumi Tourism Office, views the parking overhaul as a strategic step to enhance the region's tourism image and specifically target the eradication of illegal levies. Herdy Soemantri, Head of the Sukabumi Regional Revenue Agency, anticipates that a more organized system will lead to optimal collection of retribution fees, thereby increasing regional income not only from parking but also from related economic activities like culinary businesses and other tourism support sectors.

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Every attendant must have official permission, wear attire, provide parking tickets, apply tariffs according to regulations, and guarantee the security of visitors' vehicles