'Overage vehicle fuel ban in Delhi, 5 NCR districts to come into effect from Nov 1'
The Times of IndiaTuesday, July 8, 2025 at 2:16:47 PM
Starting November 1, Delhi and five nearby districts in the National Capital Region (NCR) will enforce a ban on overage vehicles—those older than 10–15 years, depending on fuel type—in an effort to curb pollution. The move targets diesel and petrol vehicles that no longer meet emissions standards, effectively taking them off the roads to improve air quality.
Editor’s Note: Delhi’s air pollution is a recurring nightmare, especially in winter, and old, high-emission vehicles are a big part of the problem. This ban isn’t new—similar restrictions have been tried before—but it’s a clear signal that authorities are tightening enforcement. For residents, it could mean cleaner air (eventually), but also headaches for those relying on older cars or commercial vehicles. Whether it works depends on how strictly it’s implemented and if alternatives (like better public transport) are in place.
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