Calm seems to have returned to the streets where The Hague brought in a 50 euro parking tariff three years ago.
The previous council introduced the flat day rate on 1 May 2023 in 17 streets in the Oude Centrum and five in Scheveningen, to curb nuisance and help residents park.
Business owners complained that customers stayed away, and after heavy protest the city switched a year ago to a tariff that rises the longer a car stays.
Up to 20 minutes costs 7 euro, an hour 25 euro and an hour and a half 50 euro.
A city spokesperson says parking transactions in the 22 streets have tripled since 1 April, and permit holders can still find a space in their own street.
The average payment has fallen from 50 euro to around 15 euro in the centre and 20 euro in Scheveningen.
Complaints from those streets are no higher than from the rest of the paid parking zone.
Business owners in Scheveningen do not want to reopen the debate and say visitors mainly need clear information on the parking rules and rates.
Spokesperson Martin Wörsdörfer says a proper parking guidance system is also needed so drivers can find a space.
