Archive · 20 May 2025
Mumbai: Free Parking Proposed at 24 Sites Amid Contractor Scrutiny
BMC officials in South Mumbai are planning to make parking free at 24 locations after a sting operation revealed that pay-and-park contractors were charging too much.
This plan needs approval from senior officials.
The decision came after investigations into possible misuse of the pay-and-park system.
The proposal aims to offer free parking until a new contractor is found.
The deputy chief engineer (traffic) will oversee these 24 sites and handle the process of finding new contractors.
BMC proposes free parking at 24 South Mumbai sites.
The decision follows a sting operation revealing contractor overcharging.
The proposal is awaiting approval from senior civic officials.
Sites include Ballard Estate Phase 1, Barrister Nath Pai Marg, etc.
The deputy chief engineer (traffic) will manage the tender process.
- Who
- BMC's A Ward.
- What
- Proposal to offer free parking.
- When
- Pending approval from senior officials.
- Where
- 24 pay-and-park sites in South Mumbai.
- Why
- Due to contractor overcharging and irregularities.
Motorists
Pay-and-park Contractors
Financial Impact
Motorists
Motorists may favor free parking after being overcharged.
Pay-and-park Contractors
Contractors lose revenue.
- Affected Locations
- 24 pay-and-park sites in South Mumbai
- Proposal
- Free parking until new contractor appointed
- Reason for action
- Sting operation exposed overcharging
- Sites under Proposal
- Ballard Estate Phase 1, Barrister Nath Pai Marg, and more
- Agency in charge
- Deputy Chief Engineer (Traffic)