The Delhi government is likely to lift the odd-even restrictions on vehicles on November 11-12 to ensure hassle-free commute on the occasion of 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of Sikhism.
Twitterverse is divided over implementation of the odd-even scheme in the national capital on Monday by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government to tackle air pollution after Diwali.
On the first day on Monday, Delhi Cabinet Ministers were seen carpooling to their way to the Delhi Secretariat as they were not exempted from the scheme.
The air quality in Delhi has showed slight improvement as it now falls under the 'very poor' category, as against 'severe' on Sunday. As the efforts to curb severe air pollution continue, the odd-even scheme enters the second day in the national capital on Tuesday. Delhi has been reeling under severe air pollution since the past few days.
Commuters in Delhi-NCR on Monday complained of a surge in cab fares, as the Delhi government implemented the odd-even scheme to tackle the severe air pollution in the national capital. However, there were no complaints of price surge or unavailability with auto-rickshaws.
Violation of the odd-even rule is punishable with a fine of Rs 4,000.
Bharatiya Janata Party parliamentarian Vijay Goel was today challaned for violating the rules of the odd-even scheme in Delhi. Goel was stopped by the Delhi Traffic police after he was found travelling in an odd-numbered vehicle. On Sunday, Goel had said he would defy the odd-even scheme and had termed the plan as an 'election stunt'.
Wind speed in Delhi brought a slight improvement in the air quality on Monday, however, the overall air quality continued to remain in the 'severe' category. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has said Delhi alone cannot fight the air pollution and that the neighboring states should also contribute to efforts leading to reduction in air pollution.
BJP MP Vijay Goel termed the odd-even scheme in Delhi as an 'election stunt' and said he would violate the rule. Earlier in 2016 too, Goel had violated the odd-even scheme and had paid a penalty of Rs 2,000 for the same. Delhi is struggling under severe air pollution as the city has recorded poorest air quality in 3 years.
As the air pollution in Delhi takes a toll on citizens, the odd-even scheme has come into effect in the national capital from 8 am today. On the first day of the odd-even scheme in Delhi, only even-numbered vehicles will be allowed to ply on the roads. Read on to know the rules of the odd-even scheme, the challan and penalty on violation of the odd-even scheme and the vehicles exempted from the plan.
Odd-even scheme 2019: As Delhi turns into a gas chamber, the administration is trying its best to lower the air pollution level of the city.
The Delhi government on Sunday decided to exempt electric vehicles from the odd-even road rationing scheme starting from November 4.
In a statement issued on Saturday, Ola said it will extend its support to the Delhi government's initiative to curb pollution. The implementation of the odd-even scheme offers an opportunity to further unlock the potential of shared mobility
The AAP government has directed the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) to hire 2,000 CNG-operated buses which would ply during the odd-even road rationing scheme starting from November 4, an official statement said on Thursday.
Kejriwal further said the scheme will be applicable from 8 am to 8 pm, except on Sundays and that the violation of the rule will lead to a fine of Rs 4000.
The odd-even scheme is a much needed step to reduce pollution and help reduce congestion in the capital, the spokesperson added.
Persons with disabilities will be exempt from Odd-Even scheme, which will be in force in the national capital from November 4 to 15, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Wednesday.
Persons with disabilities will be exempt from Odd-Even scheme, which will be in force in the national capital from November 4 to 15, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Wednesday.
"Women driving alone, cars having all women as occupants and women accompanied by children aged less than 12 years will be exempted," Arvind Kejriwal said.
Delhi government had decide to re-introduce the odd-even scheme, aimed at combating air pollution which is aggravated due to stubble burning in neighbouring states during winters.
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