Bengaluru is gearing up for a major traffic and urban mobility overhaul with a proposal to introduce premium congestion-based parking pricing across high-density commercial hubs and tech corridors. Aimed at curbing vehicular congestion, encouraging public transport adoption, and streamlining parking management, the new civic policy could significantly alter daily commuting costs in India's Silicon Valley.

Bengaluru eyes premium pricing for parking

Parking in Bengaluru could soon become more expensive as the city considers premium pricing for parking on roads. The proposed policy aims to discourage roadside parking and tackle congestion in one of the world’s busiest cities. With Bengaluru already facing severe traffic problems, the move could change how residents park and commute across the city.


Bengaluru parking shock: Roadside parking may soon cost more 

Bengaluru is considering a new parking policy that could offer significant property tax exemptions to owners of vacant land who make their plots available for public parking. The proposal, being developed by the Greater Bengaluru Authority and city traffic police, aims to increase off-street parking capacity while discouraging roadside parking through stricter rules and higher fees. Under the draft plan, eligible landowners could receive tax waivers for extended periods, potentially transforming unused urban spaces into parking hubs and easing traffic congestion across the city.


Bengaluru’s new parking policy offers tax relief for vacant landowners

Hannah Robinson, a regular at Feethams Leisure Centre in Darlington, County Durham, England has accumulated parking fines totalling £11,000 (Rs 11,80,465) due to a new five-minute rule. Despite purchasing a parking permit, Robinson faces these hefty penalties.

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<h2>New rule causes financial burden</h2>

Excel Parking Services, which manages the car park, has implemented a rule requiring customers to buy their tickets within five minutes of arrival.

<h2>Challenges in adhering to the rule</h2>

Since 2021, Robinson has received 67 fines, each costing around £170 (Rs 18,000), due to difficulties in adhering to this rule. The lack of internet connectivity inside the car park often prevents her from making the necessary transactions in time.

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<h2>Robinson's frustration</h2>

"It's ridiculous. I paid for it and have been trying for the full five minutes. They just don't care. I've done everything I can to contact them. All this just to park my car for work," she told BBC News.

Other drivers mentioned that the five-minute limit could be challenging for those with mobility issues or children.

Robinson feels the new rule unfairly targets drivers who follow parking regulations, leading to substantial financial strain despite her efforts to comply.

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<h2>Purpose of the new rule</h2>

Excel Parking Services introduced this rule to prevent people from using the car park as a pickup spot for the nearby cinema without paying. ANPR cameras track when cars enter and leave the car park.

(With inputs from agencies)

Hannah Robinson, a regular at Feethams Leisure Centre in Darlington, County Durham, England has accumulated parking fines totalling £11,000 (Rs 11,80,465) due to a new five-minute rule.

Hannah Robinson, a regular at Feethams Leisure Centre in Darlington, County Durham, England has accumulated parking fines totalling £11,000 (Rs 11,80,465) due to a new five-minute rule. Despite purchasing a parking permit, Robinson faces these hefty penalties. Also read | Tackling 14 risk factors could prevent or delay nearly half of dementia cases, study reveals New rule causes financial burden Excel Parking Services, which manages the car park, has implemented a rule requiring customers to buy their tickets within five minutes of arrival. Challenges in adhering to the rule Since 2021, Robinson has received 67 fines, each costing around £170 (Rs 18,000), due to difficulties in adhering to this rule. The lack of internet connectivity inside the car park often prevents her from making the necessary transactions in time. Also read | US sues TikTok over privacy violations involving children under 13 Robinson's frustration "It's ridiculous. I paid for it and have been trying for the full five minutes. They just don't care. I've done everything I can to contact them. All this just to park my car for work," she told BBC News. Other drivers mentioned that the five-minute limit could be challenging for those with mobility issues or children. Robinson feels the new rule unfairly targets drivers who follow parking regulations, leading to substantial financial strain despite her efforts to comply. Also read | Russian spies' children discovered their nationality during flight to Moscow: Kremlin Purpose of the new rule Excel Parking Services introduced this rule to prevent people from using the car park as a pickup spot for the nearby cinema without paying. ANPR cameras track when cars enter and leave the car park. (With inputs from agencies)

Woman fined £11,000 over five-minute parking rule in UK

A Roman statue, which is approximately 1,800-year-old, was found in the parking lot being built by construction workers in the United Kingdom.

The marble head of a Roman lady was excavated by the digger driver Greg Crawley at 16th-century country estate Burghley House in Peterborough, England, last year when he was carrying out the renovation works.

After two weeks, a bust was also discovered close to the place where the original Roman statue was found. A conservator cleaned, reassembled and examined the relics and said that the sculpture belonged to the 1st century or 2nd century.

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As per the experts, an iron dowel was added to the statue which allowed it to remain attached to the pedestal or bust - following the pattern which was adopted by the Italian dealers historically in antiquities during the late 18th century when items were sold to the aristocrats travelling in Italy.

“It is believed that it was during one of the ninth Earl’s two tours to Italy in the 1760s, when he purchased many antiquities, that he brought the sculpture back to Burghley,” said the Burghley House, in a statement.

<h2>Estate calls excavation of head and bust as 'complete mystery'&nbsp;</h2>

The ninth Earl of Exeter Brownlow Cecil, an avid traveller and fine art collector, got the title in 1754, as per the estate.

The estate, however, is unsure how the head and bust remained buried in the soil in the parking and said that it is a “complete mystery.”

Burghley House emphasised that “explanations rang[e] from a bungled burglary to someone simply discarding the statue and it later being covered by soil.”

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Digger driver Crawley said that it was an “amazing feeling to have found something so old and special” and called the find his “best ever discovery.”

“I had a real shock as the digger bucket rolled over what I thought was a big stone to reveal a face,” said Crawley, in the Burghley House statement.

“I couldn’t believe it when they told me it was a Roman marble statue,” he said. The statue will be put on display along with other statues which have been collected by the ninth earl at Burghley House.

(With inputs from agencies)

A Roman statue, which is approximately 1,800-year-old, was found in the parking lot being built by construction workers in the United Kingdom. The marble head of a Roman lady was excavated by the digger driver Greg Crawley at 16th-century country estate Burghley House in Peterborough, England, last year when he was carrying out the renovation works.

A Roman statue, which is approximately 1,800-year-old, was found in the parking lot being built by construction workers in the United Kingdom. The marble head of a Roman lady was excavated by the digger driver Greg Crawley at 16th-century country estate Burghley House in Peterborough, England, last year when he was carrying out the renovation works. After two weeks, a bust was also discovered close to the place where the original Roman statue was found. A conservator cleaned, reassembled and examined the relics and said that the sculpture belonged to the 1st century or 2nd century. Also Read: Tunnel found by archeologists looking for Cleopatra's tomb is a 'geometric miracle' As per the experts, an iron dowel was added to the statue which allowed it to remain attached to the pedestal or bust - following the pattern which was adopted by the Italian dealers historically in antiquities during the late 18th century when items were sold to the aristocrats travelling in Italy. “It is believed that it was during one of the ninth Earl’s two tours to Italy in the 1760s, when he purchased many antiquities, that he brought the sculpture back to Burghley,” said the Burghley House, in a statement. Estate calls excavation of head and bust as 'complete mystery' The ninth Earl of Exeter Brownlow Cecil, an avid traveller and fine art collector, got the title in 1754, as per the estate. The estate, however, is unsure how the head and bust remained buried in the soil in the parking and said that it is a “complete mystery.” Burghley House emphasised that “explanations rang[e] from a bungled burglary to someone simply discarding the statue and it later being covered by soil.” Watch: Archaeologists excavate mankind's earliest dated cave paintings Digger driver Crawley said that it was an “amazing feeling to have found something so old and special” and called the find his “best ever discovery.” “I had a real shock as the digger bucket rolled over what I thought was a big stone to reveal a face,” said Crawley, in the Burghley House statement. “I couldn’t believe it when they told me it was a Roman marble statue,” he said. The statue will be put on display along with other statues which have been collected by the ninth earl at Burghley House. (With inputs from agencies)

Construction workers discover 1,800-year-old Roman statue in parking lot

Parisians are casting their votes in a crucial referendum this Sunday (Feb 4), deciding whether the city should implement a hefty parking surcharge on large SUVs or not. This initiative is part of Paris's ongoing commitment to transforming into a fully bikeable city. The proposed increase in parking fees for cars weighing 1.6 tonnes is 18 euros ($19.4) per hour in the city centre. While the charge for outer districts is 12 euros.

Paris votes in referendum on raising parking fees for SUVs

Paris' town hall decision to make gasoline-fuelled motorcycles pay for parking kicked in on Thursday, triggering reactions from riders ranging from resignation to dissatisfaction. Molly Gambhir explains.

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