season parking

English

Etymology

Sense extension of season (“part of a year when something particular happens”) + parking.

Pronunciation

• (Singapore) IPA^(key): /ˈsiːzn paːkɪŋ/

Noun

season parking (uncountable)

1. (Singapore) A long-term parking concession sold to vehicle owners on a calendar month basis.
   • 2007 August 21, Torque:

     Season parking is also comparatively affordable. Monthly charges range from $160 to $200, versus as high as $940 in Hong Kong.

   • 2011 September 23, Cost of parking in Singapore:

     If the supplementary signplate indicates “Reserved for Season Parking From 7pm to 7am on Mon-Sat & Whole Day on Sun and Public Holidays”, short-term parking is only allowed from 7am to 7pm on Monday to Saturday.

   • 2014 September 7, Marion Bravo-Bhasin CultureShock! Singapore: A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette, page 140:

     Residents can opt to buy season parking (paying monthly for the right to use the car park) but visitors will have to rely on the coupon system.