AMC Proposes Up to Fourfold Hike in Parking Charges in Ahmedabad

The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation has proposed revised parking rates based on parking type, zone and traffic density, with hourly charges for two-wheelers rising from ₹5 to ₹20 and for cars from ₹15 to ₹40 in high-density areas.

Parking charges in Ahmedabad could increase significantly under a new proposal by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC), which seeks to revise rates that have remained unchanged since 2015-16. The proposed structure differentiates charges according to parking facilities, municipal zones and traffic density, with rates for some vehicles rising by up to four times.

Under the proposal, the hourly charge for two-wheelers at multilevel and off-street parking facilities would increase from ₹5 to ₹10. In high-density traffic demand areas, it could rise to ₹20. For cars, the existing hourly rate of ₹15 could increase to ₹20–₹40, depending on the parking location.

The proposal also introduces separate charges for three-wheelers and light commercial vehicles, which do not currently have distinct rates in the existing parking schedule.

Highest rates proposed for high-density traffic areas

The highest parking charges have been proposed for high-density traffic demand areas. For the first hour, two-wheelers would be charged ₹20 and cars ₹40. The rates would increase with the duration of parking, with a two-wheeler costing ₹100 and a car ₹250 for 12–24 hours.

At multilevel and off-street parking facilities, the proposed first-hour rates are ₹10 for two-wheelers and ₹20 for cars. For 12–24 hours, the charges would be ₹70 and ₹170, respectively.

For regular on-street and underbridge parking, the proposed rates would vary by zone. In the Central, North-West, South-West and West zones, the first-hour charges would be ₹15 for two-wheelers and ₹30 for cars. In the East, North and South zones, the corresponding rates would be ₹10 and ₹20.

Separate rates proposed for three-wheelers and light commercial vehicles

The new schedule proposes distinct parking charges for three-wheelers and light commercial vehicles. At multilevel and off-street facilities, the first-hour rates would be ₹15 for three-wheelers and ₹50 for light commercial vehicles.

For regular on-street parking, three-wheelers would be charged ₹20–₹30 per hour, depending on the zone, while light commercial vehicles would pay ₹50–₹60. In high-density areas, the proposed first-hour charges would be ₹30 and ₹60, respectively.

Longer parking durations would attract higher charges for commercial vehicles as well. In high-density areas, the proposed fee for parking a medium commercial vehicle for 12–24 hours is ₹600, while the charge for a heavy commercial vehicle would be ₹900.

Zones to be identified based on parking demand

The proposal gives the Deputy Municipal Commissioner of the respective zone the authority to identify high-density traffic demand areas. These locations would be designated periodically based on parking requirements.

An NOC from the traffic police would also be required for on-street parking arrangements.

New rates subject to approval

According to officials, the proposal will first be placed before the Town Planning Committee and subsequently before the Standing Committee. It will then require approval from the AMC General Board.

The revised rates will come into effect only after the necessary approvals. Until then, the proposed charges remain under consideration and have not yet been implemented.

Parking charges: existing vs proposed

The following tables organise the rates provided in the supplied material. All amounts are in rupees, and the source states that applicable GST is included.

1. Multilevel and off-street parking — all zones

2. On-street and underbridge parking — Central, North-West, South-West and West zones

3. On-street and underbridge parking — East, North and South zones

4. High-density traffic demand areas — on-street and underbridge parking