Delhi Vehicle Ban: According to The Delhi Transport Department’s new order, vehicles registered outside Delhi and without BS-6 engines will not be able to enter the capital from November 1. The step has been taken to control pollution in the national capital. It is to be noted that the vehicles with BS-6 engines, CNG, LNG or electric vehicles (EV) will be allowed in Delhi. This decision has been taken keeping in mind the increasing air pollution.
Delhi Vehicle Ban: BS-4 commercial vehicles get two-year exemption
The Delhi government has also clarified that commercial vehicles with BS-4 engines will still be able to enter Delhi until October 31, 2026. However, this exemption applies only to commercial vehicles, and not the private vehicles. However, BS-4 commercial vehicles registered in Delhi can operate for now, but BS-4 vehicles from other states will not be included under this exemption.
Delhi Vehicle Ban: Strict action under the instructions of CAQM
This decision was taken in compliance with the directives of the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM). In its recent meeting (October 17), the commission decided to impose a strict ban on polluting commercial vehicles starting November 1. A public notice issued by the Transport Department stated that BS-6 vehicles emit less smoke and are more environmentally friendly. Therefore, only vehicles that meet the new emission standards will be given priority in the capital.
Delhi Vehicle News: Which vehicles will get exemption?
The notice also mentions exemptions for certain vehicles. The following vehicles will be allowed to enter Delhi:
- Commercial goods vehicles registered in Delhi
- BS-6 compliant diesel vehicles
- BS-4 compliant commercial diesel vehicles by October 31, 2026
- Vehicles powered by CNG, LNG or electric (EV)
In addition, all other non-compliant vehicles will be barred from entering. Furthermore, under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), regulations will be further tightened whenever pollution levels rise.
Delhi Pollution: Monitoring flaws amid Diwali Pollution
According to media reports, many air quality monitoring stations were out of service on Diwali night, during the peak of the smog. According to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data, only 11 of the 39 monitoring stations in Delhi were recording data throughout the night. The remaining 28 stations failed to send data from the night of October 21st until 5 a.m., when pollution peaked. This significant omission creates flaws in official data on Delhi’s pollution levels, making it difficult to gauge the actual situation.
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