Big Relief For Metro Users; BMRCL Plans Organised Parking At 9 High-Footfall Stations

The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has floated a fresh tender to appoint professional operators to manage parking facilities at nine high-traffic Namma Metro stations spread across multiple corridors. Metro commuters in Bengaluru, who have long struggled with insufficient parking around several stations, may soon see relief.

The initiative is aimed at addressing persistent complaints about the lack of designated parking, which has forced commuters to leave vehicles on nearby roads and residential streets.

This often results in congestion, strained relations with local residents and safety concerns. Officials say the move is part of a broader effort to improve commuter amenities while also strengthening non-fare revenue.

The stations

identified for organised parking include Mysuru Road, Madavara (Station 2), Peenya Industry, J.P. Nagar, Baiyappanahalli (Outer Ring Road side), Ragi Gudda, BTM Layout, Electronic City-01 and Jayadeva Hospital.

Together, these locations serve some of the city’s busiest residential, industrial and institutional areas and record heavy daily footfall. As per the tender, parking licences will be awarded for one year, with a possible extension of up to three months by mutual agreement.

The combined parking area across the nine stations measures about 20,245 square metres and can accommodate roughly 3,248 two-wheelers, 412 cars and a small number of light commercial vehicles. Mysuru Road station has the largest facility, while stations such as Ragi Gudda and BTM Layout have comparatively smaller parking spaces.

BMRCL has standardised parking fees across all nine stations. Two-wheelers will be charged Rs 15 for the first four hours and Rs 30 for a full day, while cars will pay Rs 30 for four hours and Rs 60 per day. Bicycle parking will remain free, with a minimum of 10 bicycle slots mandated at each station.

The contractor will operate the facilities on an “as is where is” basis, but must install lighting, CCTV cameras, computerised ticketing, signage, fire safety systems and e-surveillance at no cost to BMRCL.

Issuing computerised tickets with entry and exit timings is compulsory, and all staff must undergo police verification. Night parking after metro service hours will not be permitted. Eligibility norms require bidders to have prior experience managing parking facilities for government bodies and a net worth of at least 1.25 times the reserve licence fee.

Successful bidders must furnish a performance security equivalent to six months’ licence fee and begin operations within 15 days of selection. Across its 96-km network, BMRCL currently offers parking at 66 of its 83 stations, and officials hope the latest move will bring better order and relief to commuters at some of the city’s busiest metro hubs.