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Bengaluru residents may pay up to Rs 25,000 a year to park on their own street
Bengaluru residents may pay up to Rs 25,000 a year to park on their own street
Karnataka’s draft GBA (Parking) Rules, 2026 propose annual residential parking permits for vehicles parked on public roads in Bengaluru, with fees of Rs 15,000 for hatchbacks, Rs 20,000 for sedans, and Rs…
The Story in Brief
Karnataka’s draft GBA (Parking) Rules, 2026 propose annual residential parking permits for vehicles parked on public roads in Bengaluru, with fees of Rs 15,000 for hatchbacks, Rs 20,000 for sedans, and Rs 25,000 for SUVs. Permits will be issued only to residents whose buildings meet minimum parking bye-laws, meaning homes without adequate on-site parking may be ineligible. The rules also mandate that at least six metres of road space remain for traffic on collector roads and 1.8 metres of footpath be kept clear. Violations will attract penalties enforced by traffic police. Citizens have slammed the move as unfair to the middle class, pointing out that many older homes cannot retroactively create parking. Tenants fear landlords will pass on the cost as higher rent. The government has invited objections and suggestions on the draft.
The Indian Opinion
Both sides in this Bengaluru parking row have a point, but neither is being fully honest. Residents who blame 'poor urban planning' ignore that they bought homes with no parking and now demand free use of public space. Yet the GBA’s draft is a lazy revenue grab: Rs 25,000 for an SUV without any guarantee of safety, as the official admits. The real test is not the fee but enforcement, will the GBA first clear commercial buildings that have illegally turned basements into shops?
Sources (2): rediff.com, timesofindia.indiatimes.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
