Archive · 8 Oct 2026
BMRCL Plans Parking Facilities at Metro Stations to Boost Ridership
BMRCL wants to add parking at Metro stations in Bengaluru.
It says this may help people who have trouble parking near stations.
The goal is to encourage more people to take the Metro instead of using private vehicles.
The article says the plan covers 12 stations but names 13.
It also gives a total of 2,424 two-wheeler spaces, though the station-by-station numbers add up to 2,806.
Parking will be available for two-wheelers, cars and jeeps.
Bicycles can be parked for free.
The article gives set fees for two-wheelers, cars and jeeps.
BMRCL invited tenders to add parking at stations it describes as 12 existing and upcoming Metro stations.
The facilities are intended to ease parking problems and encourage commuters who rely on private vehicles to use the Metro.
The article lists 13 station names, although it describes the initiative as covering 12 stations.
It says the facilities will provide at least 2,424 two-wheeler spaces and 87 car spaces, but the individual two-wheeler figures listed add up to 2,806.
Two-wheelers will cost Rs 15 for the first four hours and Rs 30 per day; cars and jeeps will cost Rs 30 for four hours and Rs 60 per day, while bicycle parking will be free.
- Who
- Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL)
- What
- Plans to introduce parking facilities at Metro stations and has invited tenders for the work.
- When
- The article does not specify a date or schedule.
- Where
- At Metro stations in Bengaluru, including stations named in the article.
- Why
- To ease parking difficulties near stations and encourage people who use private vehicles to switch to Metro services.
- Stations stated in plan
- BMRCL describes the plan as covering 12 stations, but the article names 13.
- Two-wheeler spaces
- The article gives a total of at least 2,424; its listed station figures add up to 2,806.
- Car spaces
- 87, at Mantri Square station.
- Two-wheeler charges
- Rs 15 for the first four hours, Rs 5 for each additional hour, and Rs 30 per day.
- Car and jeep charges
- Rs 30 for the first four hours, Rs 10 for each additional hour, and Rs 60 per day.
- Bicycle parking
- Free.
- Tender status
- BMRCL has invited tenders for the parking facilities.