Bengaluru begins towing drive against abandoned vehicles after issuing over 1,500 notices

Authorities have launched the long-awaited towing operation against abandoned vehicles parked on public roads across Bengaluru. The drive begins after more than 1,500 notices were issued to vehicle owners, many of whom failed to respond. The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has launched a citywide drive to remove abandoned vehicles that have been occupying public roads and open spaces for long periods. The towing operation officially begins today after authorities completed the process of issuing notices to vehicle owners. Officials said more than 1,500 notices have already been served to owners of vehicles that were found parked for extended periods in public places across the city. Despite being given sufficient time to remove their vehicles, many owners failed to respond or take any action. With the notice period over, the authorities have now started towing these abandoned vehicles from roadsides and other public locations. Also Read: Namma Metro to impose hefty fines: Rule violations may now cost up to ₹25,000 The operation will be carried out jointly by the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) and the five city corporations, with support from the Bengaluru Traffic Police. Authorities said abandoned vehicles have been occupying valuable road space, reducing parking availability and causing inconvenience to commuters. The drive aims to clear these vehicles and improve the use of public spaces. To support the operation, the civic bodies have already identified dedicated dumping yards where the towed vehicles will be kept after removal from the roads. Officials said this is only the beginning of the enforcement process. A second round of notices and public announcements will be issued for vehicles that remain unclaimed even after being shifted to the designated yards. If vehicle owners still fail to come forward, the authorities will initiate the legal process to dispose of the abandoned vehicles through a public auction, in accordance with the prescribed rules. Also Read: Supreme Court extends deadline, GBA elections to be held by December 31 The current action follows the city’s ongoing footpath encroachment clearance campaign, after which the civic administration shifted its focus to abandoned vehicles occupying public roads. The decision to launch the drive was taken during an earlier review meeting chaired by Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda. During the meeting, officials were directed to identify vehicles that had been left on roadsides for long periods, issue notices to their owners and prepare for their removal. Following those directions, the survey was completed, notices were served and the towing operation has now begun across Bengaluru. Authorities have appealed to vehicle owners whose vehicles remain parked in public places for long periods to remove them immediately and cooperate with the civic drive to avoid further action.

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