KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- New rules out by GRAP-4 policy
- No diesel buses, mid & heavy weight diesel CVs allowed
- Only CNG, EVs, & BS6 diesel buses allowed to enter
While the disastrous levels of pollution continue to hit Delhi, the government is trying its best to control it. Hence, the Graded Response Action Plan-4 has been implemented which focuses on vehicular emissions. Delhi government has now decided to ban the entry of old diesel buses, and mid-weight & heavy-weight commercial diesel vehicles inside the city. Read all of the details of this new Delhi vehicle ban update below.
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Delhi Vehicle Ban Update: No More Entry To Old Diesel Buses?
So, as per the latest update, the Delhi government has decided to curb pollution by controlling vehicular emissions. As per the continuous reports submitted by the GRAP, it is found that vehicular emission is one of the prime reasons behind the high pollution levels. Hence, to control it, the latest ban update has now extended to the old diesel commercial vehicles as well. Delhi has now banned diesel buses which are not BS6. Additionally, only the CNG equipped or electric buses will be allowed to enter the city. Moreover, the mid-weight & heavy-weight commercial vehicles are also banned under this update.
However, commercial vehicles carrying vital goods will be exempted under this update. Any other vehicle will be fined up to Rs 10,000 if found traveling inside the city. As per the government, a total of 40 enforcement teams have been deployed at the border areas between 8 PM to 4 AM. In fact, the reports indicate that a total of 28,471 vehicles have already been fined by the GARP-1, 2, & 3 teams. On the other hand, private vehicles like BS3 petrol cars & BS4 diesel vehicles are still banned until further notice.
Verdict
The increasing pollution levels are not just alarming but also life threatening in Delhi/NCR. While the vehicular emission remains one of the top most reasons behind the pollution, a little is being done to control the industrial pollution as well as firecracker pollution. Nevertheless, this incovenience might not last long if the pollution levels drop after the new ban update via GARP-4. Also, If you are someone with a passion for engines mounted on wheels, you must join our Whatsapp Group Community of petrolheads to find out more exciting stuff about the auto world.
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