Carte Blanche producer Diana Lucas has been investigating the Ace Parking Scheme and its impact on small businesses in Parkhurst.  

Carte Blanche producer Diana Lucas, presenter Devi Sankaree on 4th Ave. Business owner, Jo Pinheiro far right.

Business owners have reported a steep decline in business since the introduction of the scheme on 1 March 2012 with many noting losses of between 20 and 50%. Presenter Devi Sankaree interviewed several business owners on 4th Ave on 11 March 2012.