Delhi will stop BS-IV and older commercial goods vehicles from entering the city from November 1, with exemptions for CNG, electric and BS-VI-compliant diesel buses and trucks.
New Delhi, October 17 — Commercial goods vehicles meeting BS-IV or older emission standards will be barred from entering Delhi from November 1, according to an advisory issued by the Gurugram traffic police.
The restriction will cover Light Goods Vehicles, Medium Goods Vehicles, Heavy Goods Vehicles, other trucks and buses entering the national capital.
However, several categories will remain exempt.
Commercial vehicles running on CNG or electricity will be allowed to enter Delhi. Diesel buses and trucks complying with BS-VI emission standards will also be exempt from the restriction.
The rules will also apply to vehicles operating under All India Tourist Permits and other service arrangements.
However, buses registered in Delhi will be exempt, according to the advisory.
The move is aimed at reducing vehicular emissions and tackling air pollution in the national capital region, particularly during the period when pollution levels generally become more severe.
Gurugram traffic police have asked transporters, drivers and bus operators to check their vehicles’ emission standards and registration details before entering Delhi.
Operators have also been advised to ensure that their vehicles meet the required emission norms to avoid disruption once the new rules take effect.
The restriction could affect a large number of older commercial vehicles regularly transporting goods and passengers between Delhi and neighbouring cities.
Fleet operators using BS-IV or older diesel vehicles may need to deploy newer BS-VI vehicles or shift to alternative-fuel vehicles such as CNG and electric models for operations into the capital.
India introduced BS-VI emission standards nationwide in April 2020, sharply tightening permissible levels of pollutants from new vehicles.
The Delhi restriction is therefore expected to accelerate the transition towards cleaner commercial fleets in the National Capital Region.
The advisory said the objective of the measure is to control air pollution and protect the environment.
