Bengaluru Airport Parking Rules: Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) has introduced new parking rules at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport, in an effort to curb traffic congestion, unsafe halts, and confusion at the kerbside. However, the changes have drawn strong criticism from both passengers and cab drivers. While passengers complain that the new system forces them to walk long distances with their luggage, cab drivers have expressed their discontent by planning a protest at Freedom Park on Wednesday.
Bengaluru Airport New Parking Rules
-Entry for the arrival and pick-up zone at Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 is free for all private cars.
-People will be charged if they stay in these zones beyond eight minutes.
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-Under the new rules, Rs 150 will be charged from vehicles overstaying 8-13 minutes. Meanwhile, Rs 300 will be charged for overstaying 13-18 minutes.
-Any vehicle overstaying beyond 18 minutes will be towed to the nearest police station, and applicable fines and towing charges will be levied.
-All commercial vehicles, including yellow-board taxis and electric cabs, are required to wait for passengers only at the designated parking zones.
-To facilitate a seamless pick-up experience, the first 10 minutes of parking will be complimentary.
-Commercial vehicles arriving at Terminal 1 should proceed to the P4 and P3 parking zones, while those serving Terminal 2 are directed to the P2 parking zone.
BIAL’s Statement On New Parking Rules
BIAL has defended the new parking rules stating that the overstay limit is much higher than international standards.
“At BLR Airport, passenger safety and convenience are our top priorities. With daily passenger and vehicle volumes continuing to rise, it became necessary to bring greater discipline and clarity to arrival pick-up areas to prevent congestion, unsafe halts, and confusion at the kerbside. The new pick-up measures are designed to create a safer, smoother, and more predictable experience for passengers,” a spokesperson said in a statement, as quoted by an Indian Express report.