Parking lot operators: Fee hikes put us on spot, too

Parking lot administrators in Beijing's major shopping areas fear the city's increase in parking fees this month could kill their businesses.

Parking fees were raised April 1 in the 13 retail districts of the capital. Fees have risen to 10 yuan per hour from 5 yuan in the lot off Huayuan Street in the Xidan area, a major commercial area.

The fees have risen to 10 yuan per hour from 2 yuan at another lot south of the Xidan intersection.