Archive · 3 Jun 2025
Mumbai Parking Lots Still Charging Motorists Despite Being Free
Imagine parking your car where it's supposed to be free, but someone still asks you for money!
That's happening in Mumbai.
After contracts ended, some parking spots were declared free, but people are still being charged.
Drivers are complaining, and officials are looking into it.
A senior official said that the parking lots are temporarily free until new agencies are appointed.
Some believe that there are shady deals involved with officials and contractors.
They want the parking to be free because it is illegal to charge.
Officials said that they would take action, but it is still happening.
Several parking lots in South Mumbai are still charging motorists.
Contracts for these lots expired, making them free.
Motorists are being charged hourly fees at multiple locations.
BMC officials are aware and will send a reminder to police.
Former corporator Makrand Narwekar criticized the ongoing illegal fee collection.
- Who
- Motorists and parking attendants.
- What
- Motorists being charged fees at parking lots in South Mumbai that were declared free.
- When
- After May 31st
- Where
- South Mumbai, specifically Walchand Hirachand Marg, Ramjibhai Kamani Marg, Nagindas Master Lane, and Horniman Circle.
- Why
- Because parking contracts expired and new agencies haven't been appointed.
Motorists Not Paying
Motorists Paying
Parking Fees
Motorists Not Paying
Motorists should not be charged fees.
Motorists Paying
Motorists are being charged at locations that are declared free.
Official Response
Motorists Not Paying
BMC officials are not effectively managing the parking situation.
Motorists Paying
Officials are slow in enforcing the free parking rule.
- Location
- South Mumbai
- Charge at Ballard Estate
- Rs 50 per hour
- Charge at Ramjibhai Kamani Marg and Nagindas Master Lane
- Rs 70 per hour
- Charge at Horniman Circle
- Rs 70 per hour
- Contract Expiration
- May 31