India’s capital New Delhi is introducing odd-even vehicle registration restrictions in a desperate bid to curb air pollution, which has reached “severe” levels.
The move means that private vehicles with odd number plates will be allowed on the roads on odd dates, while vehicles with even number plates will be allowed on the roads on alternate days.
This is not the first time that the even scheme has been implemented in New Delhi, which is often ranked among the most polluted cities in the world. In 2019, the same rules were put into effect for two weeks, and before that the initiative was successful, having reduced the number of private vehicles on the roads by almost 1.5 million cars.
The restrictions will be in place from November 13 to 20 and come after the government enforced a 20,000 rupee (£197) fine for drivers caught using petrol or diesel vehicles.
Air quality in the city remains at a “severe” level and, as a result, officials have said the capital’s primary schools will remain closed until November 10.
Pollution levels in New Delhi often worsen during November, when calm winds and cool temperatures trap pollutants emitted from various sources, including vehicles and dust.
Similar restrictions have also previously been tried in Beijing, Paris, the Colombian capital Bogota, the Chilean capital Santiago and Brazil’s largest city, São Paulo.
Authorities hope these measures will help improve air quality in New Delhi and protect the health of its residents.
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