MC Chandigarh announces savings up to 30% on Long-Term Parking Subscriptions for MC One Pass
Chandigarh, March 12:- In a major step towards smarter urban mobility and digital governance, the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh has rolled out an expanded “MC One Pass” parking system, offering residents attractive long-term subscription options with savings of up to 30 percent.
The initiative, in collaboration with Bank of Baroda, aims to make city parking more convenient, cashless, and economical for daily commuters.
Under the upgraded system, residents can now opt for Quarterly, Half-Yearly, and Yearly parking passes in addition to the existing monthly permit.
The new slab structure is designed to reward long-term users with significant cost benefits while eliminating the hassle of repeated cash payments at parking sites.
The facility will be available across major MC-managed parking locations including Sector 17 Plaza, Sector 22 Market, Sector 35 Market, Sukhna Lake, and the surface parking area at Elante Mall.
According to the revised pricing structure, four-wheeler owners can avail a monthly pass for ₹500, while the quarterly pass is priced at ₹1,200, reducing the effective cost to ₹400 per month. The half-yearly pass costs ₹2,200 (₹367 per month), and the yearly pass at ₹4,200 brings the cost down to just ₹350 per month—offering a total saving of nearly 30 percent. Similarly, two-wheeler users can opt for a monthly pass of ₹250, a quarterly pass of ₹600, a half-yearly pass of ₹1,100, and a yearly pass of ₹2,100, lowering the effective monthly expense to ₹175.
Highlighting the digital transformation behind the initiative, MC Commissioner Sh. Amit Kumar, IAS said the move is a key step towards a paperless, transparent and citizen-friendly parking management system. Residents can instantly register for the pass by scanning QR codes installed at parking sites or by visiting the official portals of the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh and Bank of Baroda.
With the introduction of longer-duration digital passes, the Municipal Corporation expects to reduce congestion at parking entry points, minimize cash handling, and provide a faster, seamless parking experience for thousands of commuters across the city. The “MC One Pass” initiative is also expected to strengthen Chandigarh’s vision of becoming a smart, efficient and digitally empowered city.
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MC Chandigarh intensifies drive against illegal vending; 44 challans issued
Chandigarh, March 12:- The Enforcement Wing of the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh continued its drive against illegal vendors and unauthorized encroachments across different parts of the city on Thursday to ensure smooth traffic movement and maintain public spaces.
During the morning drive conducted at Nayagaon Barrier near Punjab Engineering College, the enforcement team impounded 9 rehri (handcarts) found operating without authorization.
Later, a similar enforcement action was carried out in the Ramdarbar area where 17 rehri were impounded for violating municipal regulations and occupying public spaces illegally. In the evening, the team conducted another drive in Manimajra Sector 13 Motor Market, where 4 cars were impounded for unauthorized roadside repair activities.
The enforcement staff also seized equipment including jacks, new tyres, oxygen cylinders, rubbing machines and tool-patti being used to run illegal roadside workshops. During this drive, 18 challans were issued to violators for breaching municipal norms.
In total, 44 challans were issued during the day’s enforcement drives. The Municipal Corporation Chandigarh reiterated its commitment to keeping the city’s public spaces free from encroachments and urged vendors and shopkeepers to operate only from authorized locations and strictly follow municipal regulations. The entire drive was carried out peacefully with the cooperation of the public.