I've in the past wrote about this topic before and well, I'm going to write about it again today :D
I was at Taipan yesterday to get some things from the pharmacy and I noticed that the row of houses surrounding the Taipan area was filled with cars parked right outside people's houses.
I presume these cars belong to the people who work in Taipan who are either too cheapskate to pay the parking fees or just people who cannot find any parking space. But then, with Taipan, the reason is always about not being able to find a parking space. That area is synonymous for its parking problems.
If you can find a single parking space there during office hours, well it's like striking a lottery. I really wonder why that place is so popular. It's not like there's any fancy shopping mall there. It's just a simple commercial area, that's all.
Anyway, as I was saying, I noticed so many cars using the front of the roads right outside the residential area as parking space which brings me back to my original idea of why someone doesn't start a business what Park Let Ltd in London does. They sublet parking spaces like residential driveways, empty garages, underused commercial car park and rent it out to customers who need parking these parking spaces.
I mean, take a look at most of the driveways here in the morning. The porch is always empty so why not make some extra money by renting it out for people to park. It's a win-win situation. Both the house owner and the car owner benefits. The house owner with extra monthly income, no capital needed and the car owner with a safe, secured and covered parking space.
On top of all that, the parking rates would be considerable cheaper than the regular ones and you can make monthly payments, be guaranteed of a parking space all day. Saves you the hassle and stress of driving around looking for an empty parking bay.
I suppose if no one is willing to take up the London Parking for Rent then I guess people are still going to be driving around like crazy looking for parking spaces or even just park haphazardly and illegally like they always do. But remember, if any of you decide to capitalize on this idea, you heard it from me first, so I expect some (ahem) commission... hehehe.
To let the porch for parking? good idea...can get xtra $$$ some more... :)
ReplyDeleteI think that's a great idea. When I start this business and become rich, I'll send you your share of the commission, ok? LOL!
ReplyDeleteif u had bungalow house, then u can get a lots of income laa.. LOL
ReplyDeleteor tak pn, if u has many houses in the places like taipan, seksyen 14 pj etc, okeylaa..
can do the business! hehe
Nessa! Good thing I'm no longer living in USJ he he! But I like Taipan la, so many restaurants there. Have u tried Las Carettas? YUM! :):):)
ReplyDeleteI don't think the resident in Taipan will up to this idea..nanti dorang takut tu, manatau orang p parking sana, sekali perompak?? (geezzz!! punya negative si kaDusMama nie!!)
ReplyDeleteMama Mia ~ Bagus kan, win-win situation :) Jan ja kana rompak... bikin takut juga sbb di Malaysia ni ko tau la. Lain pula jadi dia kan.
ReplyDeleteSpiff ~ Yeah, maybe you should try it on Planet Zork. Then you'll have to buy me a spaceship and one of those super duper ray guns! LOL!
ReplyDeleteDiya ~ If I own one la Diya, still renting now... :(
ReplyDeleteMarzie ~ The traffic is horrendous but I must say I prefer living here than any other place, well, except my kampung of course :)
ReplyDeleteOh yes, I've passed by that place before, very nice decor :) The food is nice, is it? Maybe I'll go there one of these days :D
Kadus Mama ~ Welcome back! :D Capatkan masa berlalu bila cuti2 ni!
ReplyDeleteIya ba, ko tau la di sini ni banyak tul penyamun! Ada juga kelemahan system ni kan.
Nessa! I celebrated my besday there abt 3 years back I think. Got pic all he he! Food is awesome, esp compared to this new Mexican place at my current area. Nama je Caliente but it's so not Mexican at all! Drinks pun OMG...terrible, so I only went there once. Las Carettas mmg best, ambience, food, drinks even music pun makes u feel like in Mexico he he! Try it one day! :):):)
ReplyDeleteMarzie ~ Wah, great review ni, must go one day la. I love Mexican food... I hope it's not too spicy though :D
ReplyDeleteyeah, renting out your space for cars is cool. I advertise my space on http://www.parkingtorent.com and got loads of people asking for the space!
ReplyDeleteJoe ~ Hi Joe! Welcome to Mumblings and thanks for the comment :)
ReplyDeleteIt's a great idea to make use of the Net to promote parking spaces. Good luck, hope you'll make a lot money!