Paid Parking to Be Introduced on JM Road, FC Road, Laxmi Road and Other Major Pune Roads
Pune, September 16, 2025: If you’ve ever struggled to find parking on Pune’s busiest roads, changes are coming soon. The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) is set to introduce paid parking on some of the city’s major roads in a bid to reduce traffic congestion and bring more discipline to how vehicles are parked.
The pilot plan covers six key areas: Laxmi Road, Jangli Maharaj Road, FC Road, Viman Nagar, High Street in Balewadi, and Bibvewadi. Additionally, more than 45 roads across Pune will be declared “no parking” zones. According to civic surveys, illegal roadside parking in these areas has been one of the biggest reasons for traffic jams.
Currently, two-wheelers and four-wheelers are parked haphazardly on busy roads at all hours, adding to the problem. PMC first passed a resolution in 2018 to introduce paid parking and “no parking, no halting” rules in select areas. But the plan was delayed due to elections. Now, with Municipal Commissioner Naval Kishore Ram focusing on improving Pune’s transport system, the policy is finally being revived.
The PMC has already discussed the plan with the traffic police and will meet with the street vendors’ committee soon. Officials have promised that licensed vendors will be supported during the transition, so their livelihoods are not harmed.
The proposed fee structure suggests that two-wheelers will be charged between ₹3 and ₹10 per hour, while four-wheelers will pay between ₹5 and ₹15 per hour depending on the area.
“Discussions are underway regarding paid parking on major roads in the city. A resolution was made in 2018, and based on that, a decision will be taken. The proposal has been sent to the Commissioner,” said Additional Municipal Commissioner Prithviraj B.P.
Meanwhile, the traffic police have already enforced “no parking” and “no halting” rules up to 50 meters from 14 squares within the Cantonment Board area, which has helped smooth vehicle movement. Taking inspiration from this, the PMC has declared 45 roads as “no hawkers zones” and plans to extend “no parking” rules near 300 city squares to further improve traffic flow.
This move is seen as a step toward better traffic management and encouraging Pune residents to park more responsibly.
