The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has engaged Ernst & Young LLP for ₹46.20 lakh (approximately $55,600 USD) to assess its parking policy, as a significant number of the city's 8,000-9,000 parking slots remain unused. During a recent standing committee meeting, opposition corporators highlighted issues such as mismanagement and lack of transparency in parking operations. Maharashtra Navnirman Sena leader Yashwant Killedar criticized potential irregularities, while Shiv Sena corporator Yamini Jadhav pointed out the absence of basic regulations, including uniformed staff and proper ID cards. Congress leader Ashraf Azmi questioned the status of the BMC's 2017 parking policy, and Colaba corporator Makarand Narwekar raised concerns about delays in key projects like the proposed Regal underground parking facility. Joshi, the additional municipal commissioner, noted that the BMC had previously scrapped a consultant's contract for proposing a one-way traffic system without adequate public consultation, indicating a cautious approach towards external advice.