Bengaluru Parking Fee Row: Fix Infrastructure First Before Taxing Road Space, Warn Experts
Fix Missing Infrastructure Too While Charging for Street Parking, City Experts Warn
Bengaluru: Environment Minister Ramalinga Reddy’s pushback against a proposed ₹15,000–₹25,000 annual fee for residential street parking has reignited a critical debate: can pricing public road space curb Bengaluru's gridlock, or will it simply penalize residents who lack off-street options Addressing the issue, Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara noted: “Roads are meant for people to travel. If vehicles are parked on it their side, there will be little to no road space left. Discussions are currently under way on this and we will know about the decision soon.” Urban planners and business leaders generally support paid parking in theory, but stress that real-world success requires strict enforcement and vi...