Bengaluru | September 3, 2026 — The Greater Bengaluru civic administration is considering comprehensive parking rules that could introduce charges for parking in public spaces, restrict roadside parking and penalise building owners who fail to provide mandated parking facilities, according to a report by Vijay Karnataka. The draft proposals have been opened for public suggestions.
The proposed framework seeks to address the city’s growing parking and congestion problems. Bengaluru has more than 1.28 crore registered vehicles, while an estimated 15 lakh to 20 lakh vehicles registered elsewhere are also used in the city, taking the total vehicle presence to about 1.5 crore, the report said.
The proposal notes that vehicles remain parked for roughly 95% of the time, including at homes, offices and other locations. It links unregulated parking to reduced road capacity, slower traffic, pedestrian obstruction and difficulties for children, older people and other residents using neighbourhood streets.
According to the report, the state formulated a parking policy in 2021. A meeting held on March 19, 2026, chaired by the then deputy chief minister and attended by elected representatives from Bengaluru, discussed the need to regulate parking. The meeting concluded that action was required to control the city’s parking problem, the report said.
The proposed rules include incentives for creating off-street parking. Vacant sites used for multi-level car parking or mechanised parking could receive a full property-tax exemption. Sites used for ground-level parking could receive a 50% property-tax exemption. The proposals also envisage increasing organised parking facilities and converting suitable vacant plots for parking use.
A fee-based parking system is also under consideration. Charges would be determined using factors such as road classification and the location of the parking space. Monthly parking passes could be introduced for people who regularly use off-street public parking facilities. The stated objective is to make public transport more attractive compared with private vehicle use.
The draft framework proposes restrictions on roadside parking along heavily trafficked roads and during peak traffic periods. Parking could also be prohibited near designated multi-level car parks to encourage their use. Higher charges are proposed for long-duration parking that occupies road space for extended periods.
The proposals also target buildings that were constructed without the parking required under applicable building regulations, as well as premises where designated parking areas have been converted to commercial or other uses. Enforcement powers would be assigned to competent authorities, including the police and municipal bodies operating within the Greater Bengaluru region.
The government is seeking public feedback before finalising the proposed parking framework. The report did not specify the final parking charges, the locations where restrictions would first apply or the enforcement timeline.
