Mumbai: BMC Slashes Monthly Public Parking Charges By 50 Per Cent For Residents Within 500 Metres, Tightens Contractor Penalties
Mumbai, October 31, 2026: With its Public Parking Lots (PPLs) struggling to attract vehicles, the BMC has slashed monthly parking charges by 50% for residents living within a 500-metre radius of the facilities. The revised circular also penalises contractors for violations, including unauthorised sale of second-hand vehicles on parking premises. Under the 2019 policy, eligible residents were…
Mumbai's Municipal Corporation (BMC) is reducing monthly parking fees by 50% for residents residing within 500 meters of public parking lots (PPLs). The city's civic body operates 37 authorised PPLs, with a combined capacity to accommodate 30,135 vehicles. This concession, initially introduced in 2019, aimed at easing parking scarcity for residents of buildings without dedicated parking facilities.
The revised policy also cracks down on contractors involved in illegal activities, imposing severe penalties for non-compliance. Contractors face fines of up to Rs 1 lakh or possible contract termination for operating unauthorised garages, workshops, car-wash centres, or selling used vehicles. They can also be fined Rs 10,000 daily for non-functional safety systems, Rs 5,000 for violations like illegal parking, and Rs 1,000 daily for non-functional occupancy boards.
Contractors who sublet their spaces without authorization will have their contracts terminated and may forfeit their security deposits.
BJP corporator Akash Purohit highlighted the parking challenges faced by traders and residents in Mumbadevi, particularly in Dagina Bazaar and Pydhonie. He stated that easing parking access would significantly benefit local businesses and residents. The BMC continues to strive for efficient parking management to alleviate congestion in the city.
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