Pollution crisis spurs shift to CNG, BS-VI cars like Ertiga, Innova in Delhi weddings: Details

Published On : 2024-11-22T14:06:28+0530 [ IST ] | Author : Mayur_Tembhare
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Delhi's fight against severe air pollution has intensified with the implementation of GRAP-IV leading to a ban on older vehicles. This measure has sent ripples through the wedding and travel industries forcing them to scramble for cleaner alternatives like CNG and BS-VI compliant vehicles.

While the measures aim to curb vehicular emissions but they have left travel agencies struggling to meet commitments, particularly for weddings. Cars like the BS-VI-compliant Suzuki Ertiga,Toyota Innova and

Travel agencies that heavily rely on diesel vehicles during the wedding season are now under pressure to source cleaner alternatives. Many report surging demand for BS-VI and CNG vehicles with the shift putting financial strain on their operations.

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The department has impounded over 2,200 overage vehicles since October 1, including 260 diesel vehicles older than 10 years and nearly 2,000 petrol vehicles exceeding the 15-year age limit.

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A record 2.7 lakh penalties for PUC violations have been issued in 2023 marking a three-year high. In targeted drives at key junctions like Ashram Chowk and ITO Chowk over 47,000 motorists were fined Rs

Violators of the GRAP-IV vehicle ban face steep penalties of up to Rs 20,000 under the Motor Vehicles Act 1988. Inter-state buses and commercial vehicles failing to meet BS-VI norms have also been restricted with exceptions only for those carrying essential goods.

Source : Reporters From Sunrise Chronicles

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