Maha to introduce integrated parking policy; car buyers will have to show proof of parking space

To deal with the rising traffic congestion and vehicle parking concerns in Maharashtra, the transport department is working on implementing an integrated parking policy, under which, car buyers will have to produce proof of a parking space while purchasing a vehicle.

The state transport minister Pratap Sarnaik, held a meeting with the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), municipal commissioners and senior transport officials on Monday to discuss on implementing the policy.

The state government has asked the municipal bodies to develop alternative parking spaces in public grounds owned by the government for car purchasers. 

“Every municipal corporation should design parking spaces in a way that a parking system is created under its parks and grounds. If a vehicle owner does not have their parking system, it is required to provide the information to the local self-government body. Further, it is the need of the hour to encourage the development of parking spaces in the municipal area,” mentions a statement from the Maharashtra Transport Commissioner’s office. 

Further, the transport department has stated that discussions with various stakeholders are ongoing, and a decision is yet to be taken. The policy is likely to be introduced in Mumbai initially. 

“There are parking policies in place overseas. We are looking to implement a policy in Maharashtra and are discussing it with different stakeholders. The policy will be implemented after consulting with all government and private bodies,” said a senior Maharashtra state transport official. 

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in January had stated that the state government would be undertaking steps to relieve traffic congestion across the state. 

Published on May 20, 2025