Delhi’s government announces plans to ban petrol-powered two-wheelers and autorickshaws as part of efforts to reduce air pollution. According to reporting on the announcement, the measures focus on replacing petrol scooters, motorbikes and auto-rickshaws with electric alternatives over time.
The plan is linked to a broader target for the city’s vehicle fleet: Delhi aims to make about 30% of its fleet electric by 2030. The government also intends to expand charging infrastructure, with plans for roughly 30,000 public charging points to support the transition.
The move is presented as a response to persistently high levels of toxic air pollution in the capital. The policy is described as starting with a phased approach toward petrol vehicle restrictions that, if implemented as outlined, would reduce emissions from some of the most common vehicles on Delhi’s roads by the end of the decade.
