Delhi Air Pollution: How will odd-even rule affect commuters in national capital? Explained
odd-even vehicle rationing scheme, a flagship measure of the Arvind Kejriwal-led Delhi government to tackle air pollution, will be reintroduced in the national capital from November 13-20. “We have taken a key decision to reintroduce the odd-even scheme from November 13. It will remain in effect for seven days," Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said, while addressing the press.
Rai, while speaking to news agency ANI, said a meeting has been called on November 7 to “have further discussions on how to implement the odd-even scheme." "There are over 7,000 buses running in Delhi, out of which 1,000 are electric. The frequency of buses and metros has also increased. To reduce vehicular pollution, an odd-even scheme has been started," he said.
On the day when the scheme was announced, Delhi's AQI was as high as 488, falling under the “severe" category. Exciting news! Mint is now on WhatsApp Channels. Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest financial insights! Click here! Under this vehicle rationing scheme, cars whose number plates end with odd numbers – 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9 – will be allowed to ply on odd-numbered dates.
In this case, the odd-numbered dates will be November 13, 15, 17 and 19. On the other hand, vehicles whose number plates end with even numbers – 0, 2, 4, 6 and 8 – will be allowed to ply on even-numbered dates. In this case, the even-numbered dates will be November 14, 16, 18 and 20.
Also Read: Delhi-NCR sees fresh curbs as air pollution hits 'severe' levels, 50% staff ordered to work from home Two-wheelers and auto-rickshaws are exempted. The penalty for those flouting the odd-even norms was initially set at ₹2,000, but raised to ₹4,000 in 2019. The Delhi Traffic Police is
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