The Casablanca City Council validated Wednesday, May 7, during its ordinary session chaired by the mayor Nabila Rmili, a regulatory system to organize the activity of car and two-wheeler guards. This text, presented in the form of a notebook of special prescriptions, now supervises the occupation of the municipal public domain in this sector long left to improvisation.
« Today marks a decisive turning point for the profession of cars’s caretaker in Casablanca. For the first time, an official and structured framework is set up, opening this activity to any person wishing to exercise it, provided that the defined criteria “Said the mayor on the occasion of the adoption of the text, stressing that this initiative aims to respond to the many complaints of citizens.
In the process, the Council announced the immediate suspension of the granting and renewal of authorizations for the guards operating in public spaces. This transitional measure, formalized by a press release from the municipality, is part of a restructuring approach to strengthen security, improve the image of the city and limit anarchic practices.
Access to this activity will be done exclusively through the digital platform Rokhascompulsory entry point for any authorization request. Applicants find there an interactive map of operating areas. Note that the streets equipped with parking meters are excluded from the device.
A preliminary study made it possible to set a maximum operating threshold at 70 linear meters per beneficiary. This criterion aims to ensure a fair distribution of the available spaces and to preserve a certain urban harmony, while limiting the abuses noted in the past.
After selecting a street available on the platform, the candidate has 15 days to build his file. All the documents required is detailed on Rokhaswhich allows a standardization of the process and better transparency.
Each request will be examined by a commission made up of representatives of national security, local authorities and the municipality. The objective is to assess not only the completeness of the file, but also the profile and motivation of the candidate.
The town hall adopts an inclusive approach: a criminal record does not automatically exclude a candidacy. “” We want to give everyone a chance », It is said. On the other hand, to avoid the control of some on several locations, each authorization can only concern one area.
The approved guards will receive an official identification card issued by the arrondissement president or his representative, as well as a distinctive outfit, giving them increased visibility and legitimacy. As for the prices, they will be set within the framework of the municipal tax regulations and adapted according to several criteria, notably the geographic area, rue, attendance and others.
