Al Budaiya farmers’ market faces severe parking crisis

TDT | Manama

Email : editor@newsofbahrain.com

Al Budaiya’s farmers’ market is facing a severe parking crisis, with available spaces far below the number of weekly visitors.

Improperly parked vehicles frequently block others, creating chaos and making it extremely difficult for drivers to enter or exit the lot.

Drivers had no choice but to either wait for the offending vehicles to move or attempt risky manoeuvres onto the curb, a solution not viable for many cars without causing damage.

The incident highlighted the daily frustrations and hazards that visitors face.

Insufficient

Traffic police are present but insufficient to manage the persistent problem.

Calls to authorities often produce delayed or no responses from the owners of the illegal parked cars, allowing some drivers to ignore calls from the police entirely and worsen the congestion.

The situation requires urgent action: increasing the presence of traffic vehicles, enforcing stricter penalties for illegal parking, and providing shuttle buses from the spacious Diraz beach parking lot which is just two minutes away, to transport visitors directly to the market.

Measures

Implementing these measures could significantly reduce congestion, enhance safety, and improve the overall visitor experience.

With this crisis recurring weekly, decisive action is essential to restore order and prevent further disruption at Al Budaiya’s farmers’ market.