Archive · 5 Jan 2026
Bengaluru Introduces Paid Parking on Shopping Streets
Bengaluru is going to start charging for parking on busy shopping streets like Commercial Street.
This means if you drive there, you'll have to pay to park your car or bike.
The money will help keep the streets clean and make traffic move better.
There are different prices for parking for a few hours, all day, or even a whole year.
The yearly pass is for people who park there often, like shop owners.
The plan is to start with Commercial Street and then add more streets later.
The money from parking fees will be used to improve the area, like fixing roads and making it easier for people to walk around.
Bengaluru is introducing paid parking on Commercial Street and plans to expand to other commercial areas.
Pricing includes hourly (Rs 15 for two-wheelers, Rs 30 for cars), daily, and annual passes (Rs 3,000 for two-wheelers, Rs 9,000 for cars).
The goal is to manage congestion, improve traffic flow, and encourage faster turnover of parking spots.
Annual passes are aimed at regular users like shop owners and frequent commuters.
Revenue from parking fees will be used for urban maintenance and improvements in commercial areas.
- Who
- Greater Bengaluru Authority
- What
- Introduction of paid parking on shopping streets
- When
- Expected to roll out after official approval
- Where
- Commercial Street, Bengaluru, with plans to expand to nearby commercial areas
- Why
- To manage congestion, improve traffic flow, and encourage faster turnover of parking spots
- Location
- Commercial Street, Bengaluru
- Vehicle Types
- Two-wheelers, Cars
- Hourly Rate (Two-wheelers)
- Rs 15
- Hourly Rate (Cars)
- Rs 30
- Annual Pass (Two-wheelers)
- Rs 3,000
- Annual Pass (Cars)
- Rs 9,000
- Purpose of Fees
- Urban maintenance and improvements
- Expected Outcome
- Better traffic flow and faster turnover of parking spots