The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is set to reissue tenders for a smart parking application after failing to attract bidders despite five extensions. The initial tender faced challenges due to stringent eligibility criteria, which required bidders to have significant prior experience in the parking sector. To address this, BMC plans to ease these norms and revise financial terms, making it more accessible for a wider range of bidders. The proposed integrated parking management system aims to allow motorists to locate and book parking slots in real time through a mobile app, supported by sensors and cameras at parking bays. Mumbai currently has only 37 public parking lots for 29,715 vehicles, while its vehicle population exceeds 5 million. The new system is expected to minimize human intervention, reduce misuse of public spaces, and lower maintenance costs. Experts believe that implementing such technology could decrease traffic congestion caused by drivers searching for parking by up to 30%. The BMC aims to invite fresh bids by the end of next month, with work expected to commence shortly after.