Like a crowded bazaar finally learning to breathe, Malleswaram’s streets are preparing for a more orderly rhythm. Parking Gets a Price Tag Bengaluru’s Malleswaram, one of the city’s most vibrant shopping districts and a long-time victim of roadside parking chaos, is set for a significant change. To tackle chronic congestion, the West Zone of the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) plans to roll out a pay-and-park system across seven busy commercial roads. Once implemented, cars, scooters and bikes will no longer park for free, with structured hourly fees and daily passes replacing the current free-for-all. The civic body has floated a tender to introduce paid parking facilities on Sampige Road, 18th Road, 15th Road, 11th Road, 8th Road, 4th Road and 2nd Main Road. These streets see intense footfall and vehicular movement, particularly during peak shopping hours, when poorly regulated parking often leads to severe traffic bottlenecks. Officials believe that regulated parking will help restore smoother traffic flow and reduce unnecessary delays. Under the proposed system, cars will be charged Rs. 30 per hour, while two-wheelers will pay Rs. 15 per hour. In addition to hourly charges, GBA plans to offer daily parking passes aimed at frequent visitors, local traders and… Read MoreBusiness Archives – Trak.in – Indian Business of Tech, Mobile & Startups
