Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announces curbs on the use of official vehicles after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal for austerity amid rising global fuel prices. In a statement posted on X, Gupta says the government will limit the number of vehicles used for official purposes and that she will also be subject to the restrictions. She adds that her Cabinet colleagues, BJP MLAs, other public representatives, officers, and Delhi government departments will minimise official vehicle use based on necessity.
Gupta further calls for carpooling and increased reliance on public transport, urging officials and residents to use buses and Metro services instead of private vehicles. The measures are presented as part of efforts aligned with the prime minister’s call to reduce expenditure, including steps such as work-from-home where applicable, alongside transport-related changes.
Both outlets report the same central decision: the Delhi government tightens guidelines on the deployment of official vehicles, with an emphasis on limiting vehicle numbers and promoting shared and public transport options.
