Eight Delhi Locations Chosen for Digital Parking System; MCD Opens Bid Process

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) is pushing forward with its plan to modernize civic services by introducing a digital parking system across eight locations in the city.

In the first phase, two busy zones—Karol Bagh and Lajpat Nagar—will serve as pilot clusters. This initiative focuses on cashless payments, real-time monitoring, and streamlined traffic flow.

Sites Identified for Implementation

The eight areas earmarked for the new system include:

Nehru Place (Outer and Inner Ring sections)
Shastri Park
Kashmere Gate ISBT
Okhla Industrial Area Phase-I
Narela DDA Market
Lajpat Nagar Cluster (Central Market, Veer Savarkar Marg, Old Double Storey Road)
Karol Bagh Cluster (Ajmal Khan Road, Bank Street, Arya Samaj Road)

These locations were selected due to their high footfall, commercial importance, and chronic parking challenges.

Cashless Convenience for All Vehicles

For four-wheelers, payments will be processed using FASTag scanners, eliminating the need for cash or ticketing booths. Two-wheelers, which don't use FASTag, can complete payments using QR codes, UPI apps, or NCMC cards.

The parking system will feature:

RFID readers and FASTag scanners
Boom barriers for automated entry and exit
Cameras for number plate recognition
Digital boards showing space availability
Terminals for UPI and NCMC payments
Full CCTV surveillance for monitoring and security

Real-Time Monitoring Through Central Dashboard

Each transaction and vehicle movement will be tracked and shared in real time with the MCD’s central system. This dashboard will help authorities monitor parking slot availability, track revenue, and assess peak usage times. It also ensures transparency in daily operations.

Bidding Process and Eligibility

The MCD has called for proposals from firms with experience in setting up similar systems for municipal or government projects.

Interested bidders must demonstrate:

Technical know-how in managing digital parking systems
Prior experience with technologies like FASTag, RFID, and UPI
Strong financial backing
Operational expertise in deploying smart infrastructure

Revenue Model and Expected Outcomes

The model will follow a revenue-sharing format, where the selected agency will handle daily operations and share a fixed portion of the earnings with MCD. This setup reduces the civic body’s operational burden while ensuring a steady income stream.

By automating payment and monitoring, the new system is expected to cut down long queues, reduce road congestion, and bring order to some of Delhi’s busiest markets and commercial hubs.

What’s Next?

Once implemented, this will mark a significant step in digitizing urban mobility infrastructure. Residents and visitors alike can expect quicker parking, reduced traffic disruptions, and better service management in high-demand zones. The MCD’s move reflects a growing shift toward smarter, more efficient urban planning.