Pune: Report Illegal Parking With PCMC WhatsApp Service

By Prashant for PuneriPages.in

Let me tell you something that happened to me last week. I was driving down the usual chaotic streets of Pune — you know, the ones where a two-lane road magically turns into four thanks to ‘creative’ parking. Someone had just left their car right in front of a No Parking board, blocking half the road. It was frustrating. But then I remembered — I had a way to do something about it.

That’s when I pulled out my phone, opened this traffic app that PMC launched, and within minutes, I had reported that violator. It felt powerful. Not because I wanted to punish someone, but because I was finally doing something about this mess we face every single day.

If you’ve ever felt the same, read on. I’ll walk you through how to use this app and how reporting bad parking in Pune is easier (and oddly satisfying) than you think.

What’s This New App All About?

So Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) quietly dropped this parking complaint feature into their traffic app — and honestly, it’s a game changer. The app allows us, the citizens, to report people who think rules don’t apply to them.

You take a photo of the wrongly parked vehicle, upload it, and the authorities get notified directly. The app also lets you track your complaint. Yup — it’s all transparent.

Here’s How And You Can

Let me make this super simple:

Download the App: It’s called “PMC Parking App” on Play Store and App Store.
Create an Account: Took me 2 minutes max.
Go to ‘Report Violation’ section.
Take Photo: Make sure it clearly shows the number plate.
Add Location & Time: GPS will auto-fill most of it.
Submit. That’s it!

Within 24 hours, I got a message that action had been taken. And that was just… satisfying.

Why This Actually Matters

Now some people might say, “Arre yaar, what’s the point?” But here’s what changed my mind:

It reduces road rage and arguments.
You help free up space on the roads.
You’re part of something bigger — a movement, really.

More than 4,000 violations have already been reported in just over a month. That’s not a small number. That’s proof that this works.

A Few Tips from Someone Who’s Been Using It:

Don’t be afraid to report — you’re doing something right.
Be clear with your photo (no blurry snaps).
Use it regularly — especially in high-traffic areas like MG Road, Baner, Kothrud, etc.

Final Thoughts: Let’s Not Just Complain — Let’s Act

Look, I get it — Pune’s traffic and parking problems aren’t going to disappear overnight. But the least we can do is not stay silent about it.

This app gave me a small but powerful tool. And if more of us use it, maybe — just maybe — our roads won’t feel so chaotic all the time.

So next time you see someone blocking the road or parking like the rules don’t apply to them, don’t just rant about it. Open the app. Report it. Make your move.

Let’s clean up our streets, one report at a time. ✌️