News 14 November 2026 · WA Foundation research desk

Bengaluru draft parking rules: no free parking and tax relief for private lots

The draft would make the city a no-free-parking zone and restrict on-street non-residential parking near metro stations.

Policy watch · Bengaluru · reported 30 June 2026

The draft Greater Bengaluru Area Parking Rules, 2026 would make the whole city a no-free-parking zone except for bicycles, with fees up to ₹80 an hour for cars in the busiest areas. Plot owners who open vacant land to public parking could get property tax relief for up to 35 years. On-street non-residential parking would be banned within 150 metres of metro and suburban rail stations, later 500 metres. Revenue would go to a separate account for footpaths, bus shelters and mobility.

Why it matters: it combines pricing, supply incentives and ring-fenced revenue in one package. Public comments were to be invited.

Source: Free Press Journal

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