Archive · 10 Jan 2026
Karnataka Chief Secretary Reviews KIA Parking Issues
The Chief Secretary of Karnataka visited the Kempegowda International Airport to look at problems with the new parking and vehicle system.
There are 12 lanes for picking up passengers, but too many cars are entering at once, causing long waits.
The airport has started new rules to fix this, like special parking for app-based services, shuttle buses, and a desk to help passengers understand the new system.
They have also given out licenses to some vehicles to park closer to the arrival gate.
The goal is to make things smoother and less crowded for travelers.
Chief Secretary Shalini Rajaneesh reviewed parking issues at KIA due to a new system causing congestion and delays.
Terminal 1 has 12 lanes for pick-ups, but nearly 100 vehicles enter at a time, causing 10-minute waits.
BIAL introduced measures like dedicated parking, valet services, and shuttle buses to ease congestion.
Around 900 licenses have been issued to KSTDC for vehicles to park near the arrival gate.
The Chief Secretary directed strict implementation of revised measures to improve passenger experience.
- Who
- Chief Secretary Shalini Rajaneesh and BIAL officials
- What
- Review of parking and vehicle registration system at KIA
- When
- Friday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru
- Why
- To address passenger complaints and congestion issues
- Location
- Kempegowda International Airport (KIA), Bengaluru
- Issue Reviewed
- Parking and vehicle registration system
- Key Official
- Chief Secretary Shalini Rajaneesh
- Current Capacity
- 12 lanes for 30 cars every 90 seconds
- Actual Vehicles Entering
- Nearly 100 vehicles at a time
- Complaints Increase
- 100% surge in passenger complaints
- New Measures
- Dedicated parking, valet service, shuttle buses, transport desk
- Licenses Issued
- 900 licenses to KSTDC
