A publicly accessible short-term car park opens in Station Square

To ensure more convenient and well-organised traffic management in central Riga, a new short-term car park operated by parking operator Snabb will open on 27 January this year near Central Station Square. It will henceforth be publicly accessible to all road users, offering convenient parking in one of the busiest locations in the capital.

Until now, the access area of Station Square was primarily used as an informal taxi stand, but for a long time it lacked clear organisation and control, which often hindered traffic flow and caused confusion among drivers and pedestrians. To change this, the area was reorganised this year with Snabb’s assistance, creating a regulated public car park and thereby ensuring convenient access not only to the Central Railway Station but also to other destinations in central Riga.

Two specially designated parking spaces for taxis have been retained in the area, while the rest of the zone is intended for short-term parking. This makes traffic movement more transparent and facilitates passenger pick-up and drop-off, creating a safer and more orderly environment. The car park’s terms of use are designed for short-term parking: the first ten minutes are free for every driver, while the hourly rate is set at EUR 3.50. In addition, to preserve the car park’s accessibility and functionality in the busy city-centre environment, monthly passes will not be offered to road users at this location. Parking can be paid for using the Snabb or Mobilly mobile app.

“The improved short-term car park in Station Square is another important step towards a more orderly and pleasant public space in central Riga. With every new car park, we ensure that urban development is implemented with a responsible long-term approach. It is therefore important to emphasise that these changes are primarily aimed at creating a conveniently accessible and safe environment in the Station Square area that is clear to every road user. As a result, the beneficiaries include visitors to nearby offices and retail premises, as well as railway passengers and visitors to the capital,” comments Kustass Koivs, Chairman of the Board of Snabb.