Parking rates may double on Bengaluru’s busiest commercial stretches under draft rules

If the Karnataka government adopts the proposed Greater Bengaluru Authority (Parking) Rules, 2026, parking fees in bustling commercial districts like M.G. Road and Brigade Road could nearly double, according to draft rules released on August 11. These rules mandate city corporations to classify stretches into three categories, with Type A areas, such as Kalyan Nagar Main Road, Sampige Road, Koramangala Main Road, and Indiranagar’s 80 Feet and 100 Feet roads, facing higher charges.

Under the proposed fee structure, two-wheelers and cars would be charged ₹40 per hour on these high-traffic zones, while off-street parking would cost ₹20 per hour for two-wheelers and ₹40 for four-wheelers. Currently, these rates are significantly lower at ₹15 per hour for two-wheelers and ₹30 for cars, with off-street parking at ₹20 for two-wheelers and ₹40 for four-wheelers, representing a 33.3% increase.

This proposed hike would place a substantial financial strain on office workers, particularly those in Central Bengaluru who often lack parking at their workplaces. Navya R., a resident commuting from north Bengaluru to central Bengaluru, expressed concerns about the added financial burden without significant improvements in public transportation.

"Creating off-street parking is a major challenge due to limited land availability in central Bengaluru," she noted. A source familiar with the policy development explained that the proposed fee increases aim to reduce reliance on on-street parking on arterial and sub-arterial roads. "Limiting parking on these major roads could positively impact commute times, as the expanded off-street parking would shift the demand to the former," the official stated.