Parking fees in Jayanagar applicable only to major commercial roads: South Corporation Commissioner
The South Corporation Commissioner in Bengaluru has clarified that new smart parking fees in Jayanagar will only apply to major commercial roads, not residential areas. The initiative aims to reduce traffic congestion through technology like CCTV and real-time app updates.
Why it matters
It addresses urban infrastructure management and public concerns regarding the cost of living and parking accessibility in growing metropolitan areas.
Bengaluru South City Corporation Commissioner K.N. Ramesh on Friday clarified that the residents of Jayanagar, where a smart parking system is scheduled to be implemented, need not pay parking fees for parking vehicles in front of their homes.
The south corporation was the first among the corporations to propose a smart parking system. However, local residents and traders had been seeking clarity on parking on residential streets. This system is separate from the proposed Greater Bengaluru Parking (Rules), 2026, which plans annual residential parking charges ranging from ₹15,000 to ₹30,000 based on the type of the car.
Mr. Ramesh said the system, expected to be implemented soon, would cover select major commercial roads in Jayanagar. The move is aimed at easing traffic congestion and improving parking management. Parking fees on these roads would be levied only between 9 a.m. and 10 p.m., he said.
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