News in Brief 34,872 motorists booked: Gen-
Car wash charges to hike:
Car wash companies are planning to increase the car washing charges due to the recent decision of the Cabinet to increase the costs of electricity and water, reports Al-Rai daily.
The owners of car wash companies revealed that the costs of car washing currently range from KD 2.5 to KD 30 but are expected to increase by double in the range of KD 5 to KD 60.
Abu Ahmad, a manager of some car wash centers, affirmed that the charges will be doubled such that the new prices will start from KD 5 and reach up to KD 60.
He explained that the reason behind this increase in prices is the increased costs of water and electricity, both of which are essential for the washing process. The Cabinet’s decision to increase the electricity and water prices will reduce the number of manual car wash centers.
However, while many clients may end up washing their cars in front of their houses, which will lead to wastage of water, washing their vehicles in the car wash centers will cost them more money.
Alaa Abu Adam said the new prices are in line with the new costs of water and electricity, explaining that the car wash centers depend on the pressure of the water and not on the quantity of water.
He affirmed that the increase in the cost of the service is justified.
Egyptian’s car stolen:
An unknown individual stole an Egyptian expatriate’s vehicle which was parked in front of his building in Fintas area.
According to security sources, the Egyptian rushed to Fintas Police Station and informed securitymen that he did not find his car in the parking area when he left home in the morning.
Securitymen have launched investigations to find the car using the description provided by the owner.
Meanwhile, a Kuwaiti citizen lodged a complaint at Sabahiya Police Station against an unknown individual who stole his vehicle’s spare tyre and caused damages to it.
He revealed that the car was parked in the parking area of a school near his house.
Officers from General Department for Criminal Evidences rushed to the location and lifted fingerprints to identify the thief. Necessary action is being taken. eral Traffic Department last week issued 34,872 traffic citations, seized 1,713 vehicles, 13 wanted vehicles and 11 motorbikes, arrested 61 individuals, dealt with 1,508 accidents and referred ten individuals for deportation for driving without drivers’ license, during campaigns launched in all six governorates.
In a press release issued by Ministry of Interior, the Public Relations and Security Media Department affirmed that the General Traffic Department will continue to hold such traffic campaigns in all areas for ensuring the safety of Kuwaiti citizens and expatriates who use the roads.