Bengaluru Metro commuters, long plagued by inadequate and mismanaged parking spaces at several stations, may soon find relief. Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (BMRCL) has invited tenders for grant of licenses to operate parking facilities at nine Namma Metro stations within reach of 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 of the network.
The move comes amid mounting complaints from commuters about the lack of dedicated parking spaces, which has forced many riders to leave their vehicles on adjacent roads and in nearby residential areas, often leading to traffic jams and disputes with residents. Officials said the decision to improve parking facilities at select high-impact stations is part of BMRCL’s broader drive to streamline commuter facilities while increasing non-fare revenue.
The tender, according to BMRCL officials, proposes to license the parking facility for a period of one year. The stations covered by the tender are Mysuru Road (Main), Madavara (Station 2), Peenya Industry, JP Nagar, Baiyappanahalli (Outer Ring Side), Ragi Gudda, BTM Layout, Electronic City–01 and Jayadeva Hospital. “These stations serve some of the busiest residential, industrial and institutional corridors in Bengaluru and witness heavy daily commute,” an official said.
Parking problems
Parking problems around metro stations are becoming more of a problem as the network expands. In a report published on 14 December 2025, The Hindu highlighted how limited or non-existent dedicated parking at many stations has forced commuters to occupy nearby streets. With subway ridership now averaging around 10,000,000 passengers per day, competition for space has become a routine challenge for commuters and residents alike.
Among the nine stations, Mysuru Road Metro Station has the largest parking lot, covering approximately 10,000 sq m. It can accommodate over 1,100 two-wheelers, around 240 passenger cars and a limited number of commercial vehicles. In contrast, smaller stations like Ragi Gudda have parking areas of about 495 m2, while Peenya Industry station offers about 2,480 m2. The tender documents state that the exact combination of slots for two-wheelers and four-wheelers can be adjusted by the licensee based on demand.
Parking fees
A BMRCL official said, “The parking facilities will be operated strictly on an ‘as is’ basis. However, the contractors will be responsible for installing lighting, CCTV cameras, ticketing systems, signage, fire safety equipment and electronic surveillance systems, without any financial liability to BMRCL. Issuance of computerized parking tickets showing entry and exit times has been made mandatory and all employees must be deployed on the facilities.”
Parking charges have been standardized at nine stations. One-wheelers will be charged ₹15 for the first four hours and ₹30 for the whole day, while cars will be charged ₹30 for four hours and ₹60 for the day. Bicycle parking will remain free, with a minimum of 10 bicycle spaces available at each station.
BMRCL officials said the parking facilities are primarily for metro passengers, though limited access may be extended to the general public depending on space availability. Night parking after metro operating hours was expressly prohibited.
Across its 96-km network, BMRCL currently provides parking at only 66 of its 83 stations, which can accommodate roughly 12,000 two-wheelers and 2,300 cars.
Published – 07 Feb 2026 20:04 IST
