Lucknow, Apr 22 (UNI) Parking across Uttar Pradesh is set for a major overhaul with the development of smart zones, featuring FASTag integration, electric vehicle (EV) charging points and handheld Point of Sale (POS) devices, official sources said here on Tuesday.
Sources said that acting on Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's directives, the Urban Development Department has drafted a comprehensive plan to modernise parking systems across major cities, aiming to enhance public convenience and improve traffic management.
Sources said that preparations are underway to equip parking locations with a suite of modern technologies. "Alongside FASTag compatibility for seamless payment, plans include the installation of EV charging points to cater to the growing number of electric vehicles. Other planned features include automated ticket dispensers, CCTV cameras for security and monitoring, digital signage for information display, boom barriers for controlled access and handheld POS devices for flexible payment options," they said.