Over 10 lakh NCR vehicles won't be able to enter Delhi from November 1
Delhi authorities will prohibit the entry of vehicles failing to meet BS6 emission standards from November 2026 to January 2027 to combat winter air pollution. The restriction affects over 10 lakh vehicles from neighboring NCR regions and will be enforced using AI-powered cameras.
Why it matters
This policy significantly impacts commuters and logistics in the National Capital Region, highlighting the aggressive measures being taken to address severe urban air quality issues.
NEW DELHI: More than 10 lakh vehicles in neighbouring NCR areas of Gurgaon, Faridabad, Noida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad could be affected by Delhi's decision to prohibit the entry of vehicles below BS6 emission standards from Nov 1, 2026 to Jan 31, 2027, according to transport department estimates.Gurgaon and Faridabad together have nearly 2 lakh vehicles that do not meet BS6 standards, of which around 70% are BS3 and BS4 vehicles.Around 50,000 commercial vehicles in the two Haryana districts are also below BS6 standards, according to an estimate by the transport department.Strict checks at border points to enforce curbsMore than 4 lakh vehicles fall below the BS6 emission standard in Noida and Greater Noida, with BS4 vehicles accounting for over half of the total. These are predominantly petrol cars.
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