The Delhi BS-4 vehicle entry ban will come into force on November 1, restricting the entry of vehicles registered outside Delhi and meeting BS-4 or older emission standards. The measure will remain in effect until January 31, 2027, and is expected to affect daily commuters travelling from Noida, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and other states into the capital.
The restriction has been announced as part of measures to control the rise in air pollution during Delhi’s winter season. According to the report, the administration is acting under directions numbered 88 and 93 issued by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM).
The ban will cover all eligible non-Delhi vehicles that do not meet the required emission standard. This includes motorcycles and scooters, private cars, taxis, trucks and buses, provided they are registered outside Delhi and are BS-4 or older. Vehicles registered in Delhi, carrying DL registration numbers, have been kept outside the scope of this specific restriction.
BS-6 vehicles will be allowed to enter Delhi during the restricted period. The exemptions also include vehicles powered by compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied natural gas (LNG) and electricity. Vehicle owners have been advised to check their vehicle’s emission standard before planning a journey into the capital.
The Gautam Buddh Nagar transport department and police administration have warned vehicle owners and drivers against taking non-BS-6 vehicles into Delhi during the three-month period. Violations may lead to legal action and challans by the Delhi Traffic Police and the administration under applicable rules.
The restriction has direct implications for people who cross the Delhi-Noida border daily for work, education, business and essential services. It also applies to commercial vehicle operators whose vehicles are registered outside Delhi. The reported directions do not indicate that older vehicles will be allowed solely on the basis of their purpose of travel if they fall within the restricted categories.
Authorities have appealed to commuters to use public transport, including the metro, or travel in vehicles permitted under the rules. They have also asked drivers to verify their vehicles’ emission classifications before starting a journey to Delhi. The restriction is scheduled to continue through January 31, 2027.
