The surge in vehicle scrapping aligns with the objectives of the Delhi government’s Electric Vehicle Policy, introduced in August 2020. This policy aimed to boost the adoption of electric vehicles in Delhi, targeting a 25% share by the year 2024

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Under the Motor Vehicles Act, the operation of old diesel or petrol vehicles and trucks carrying non-essential goods in the national capital results in a Rs 20,000 fine

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This measure is aimed at addressing air pollution caused by diesel-powered buses in the region, with the overarching goal of transitioning to electric vehicles

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The court instructed the Delhi government to formulate a policy concerning such vehicles when their owners pledge not to utilize them within the city and to publicly publicize this policy

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During a review meeting last week, the transport department had decided that the curbs under Stage 3 of GRAP should remain in place for the next few days instead of a knee-jerk reaction

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With pollution levels in the national capital worsening, the Centre’s air quality panel had on Thursday banned the entry of trucks other than electric and CNG ones into Delhi

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The Delhi transport department on Tuesday issued 239 challans to vehicle owners for HSRP and colour-coded sticker violation, officials said The “limited” enforcement drive began in nine districts of the national capital on Tuesday with a team deployed in each district. Violators were fined in Wazirpur, Saket, Shastri Park, Akshardham, Delhi Cantt, Dwarka and some […]

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The Delhi Transport department will launch a “limited” drive in the city to check compliance of the order related to ensuring HSRP and colour-coded sticker for vehicles The drive that will begin in nine districts on Tuesday will be undertaken by teams that will be deployed to catch owners of vehicles flouting the high-security registration […]

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