Hospital parking pricing in the public debate

The first to raise the issue were the LFI (France Unbowed) MPs: released in the middle of summer, their proposal calls for completely free hospital parking and a ban on any concessions to private operators. It also demands the termination of current contracts within three years.

The less radical Socialist Party

The Socialist group followed up in September with a less radical proposal, offering completely free services for patients during their stay, two free hours per day for visitors, and free services for staff during their working hours – which is already the case almost everywhere, even at the Bordeaux University Hospital. Hospitals already contracted with a private operator have two years to comply, without penalty.

Not to be outdone, a National Rally MP immediately introduced a text establishing free access for patients, visitors and staff, prohibiting the conclusion of new public service delegation contracts, and providing for compensation by the State, financed by an additional tax.