According to data from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the highest number of abandoned vehicles is found in Dahisar, Borivali, Malad, Andheri, Mulund, and Kanjurmarg—areas located in the eastern and suburban belts of Mumbai.
Following last month’s initiative to remove hawkers from city streets, the BMC has now launched efforts to clear abandoned vehicles from public spaces. The civic body has invited tenders to appoint an agency responsible for identifying and removing such vehicles, aiming to improve pedestrian safety and traffic flow, officials said.
“As part of this drive, we will deploy 26 hydraulic vans. We estimate that over 20,000 abandoned vehicles are parked in various public spaces across Mumbai. Their removal will significantly enhance road space in the city,” said a civic official.
According to the tender floated on April 28, the BMC will allocate a minimum of ₹1 crore annually for the project, with the selected agency contracted for a two-year term. Civic officials added that under Section 314 of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation (MMC) Act of 1888, the BMC is authorized to confiscate and remove abandoned vehicles from public areas.
