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Bengaluru to charge up to Rs 25,000 a year for roadside parking
The draft Greater Bengaluru Area (Parking) Rules, 2026 propose annual fees of up to Rs 25,000 for vehicles parked on roads for long durations. Charges will increase after two hours to discourage…
The Story in Brief
The draft Greater Bengaluru Area (Parking) Rules, 2026 propose annual fees of up to Rs 25,000 for vehicles parked on roads for long durations. Charges will increase after two hours to discourage extended street parking and free up road space.
The rules, now open for public feedback, aim to push vehicles towards off-street facilities. Penalties for non-payment are also part of the draft, though specific rates vary by zone and vehicle type.
The Indian Opinion
The common narrative here is that the city is just milking motorists. But the real culprit is the lack of parking infrastructure, not the fee itself. Bengaluru's roads are clogged partly because street parking is almost free. The question is whether the collected revenue will actually build public parking lots rather than vanish into general funds. Watch how much is earmarked for new parking facilities.
Source: ndtv.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the source linked above.
