Archive · 21 May 2025
Kolkata's New Market: Parking Returns After Hawker Drive
The Kolkata city government and police removed hawkers from the roads around New Market, making more space for cars to park.
This happened because the mayor wanted the roads cleared.
People who park cars and business owners are happy, but some hawkers are upset and want to come back.
The government plans to keep the roads clear of hawkers to help traffic flow and make shopping easier.
KMC and police cleared carriageways around New Market to allow car parking.
The drive followed a request from the mayor to clear encroachment.
Parking attendants are happy with the return of parking on Bertram Street.
Traders welcomed the move but expressed concerns about its sustainability.
Some hawkers tried to return but were prevented, while the Hawker Sangram Committee supports the KMC's actions.
- Who
- KMC, Kolkata Police, hawkers, traders, and parking attendants.
- What
- A joint operation cleared carriageways to allow parking.
- When
- Tuesday, ongoing vigilance planned.
- Where
- New Market area, Kolkata, specifically Bertram Street.
- Why
- To remove encroachments, improve traffic flow, and allow car parking.
KMC and Traders
Hawkers
Carriageway Encroachment
KMC and Traders
KMC and Traders want to keep carriageways free of hawkers to allow car parking and improve business.
Hawkers
Hawkers want to return to Bertram Street to regain their selling spaces.
- City
- Kolkata
- Location
- New Market, Bertram Street, Humayun Place
- Action
- KMC-Cop Drive
- Result
- Car parking space restored
- Key Participants
- KMC, Police, Hawkers, Traders
