Will BKC Go Completely Car-Free Every Friday? MMRDA Clarifies After 'Public Transport Day' Announcement Sparks Confusion

No cars in BKC every Friday starting June 12: What it means for Mumbai's 2 lakh+ corporate employees

Officials said the initiative will be monitored closely for at least three to four months. During this period, authorities will assess challenges every week and introduce changes where required.

Will BKC Go Completely Car-Free Every Friday? MMRDA Clarifies After 'Public Transport Day' Announcement Sparks Confusion

After confusion among commuters, MMRDA clarified that its new Public Transport Day initiative in BKC is entirely voluntary and does not involve restrictions on private vehicles. Starting June 12, employees and organisations will be encouraged to use trains, metros and buses every Friday. The authority said the campaign aims to promote sustainable travel habits rather than enforce rules.