Delhi Imposes Vehicle Bans and Pollution Curbs Starting November 1

Delhi is implementing a series of winter pollution restrictions beginning on November 1 to address air quality concerns. The measures involve limits on specific vehicle categories, dust-generating construction activities, increased parking fees, and altered office attendance policies.

The Delhi Traffic Police announced that vehicles meeting standards below BS-VI, those lacking valid pollution control certificates, certain interstate buses, and non-destined trucks will face restrictions. Conversely, electric vehicles, CNG cars, and BS-VI compliant automobiles are permitted to travel.

Outdoor civil construction and demolition work will be prohibited from November 1 to January 31, with essential public infrastructure projects exempted. A stricter ban covering all construction and demolition will apply from December 20 to January 20.

To discourage private vehicle usage, parking fees at authorized sites will double from November 1 through February 28, though Delhi Metro parking lots are exempt. Additionally, government offices will implement staggered operating hours, and both public and private workplaces must limit on-site staff attendance to 50 percent.