Delhi to Ban Polluting Commercial Vehicles from THIS Date, Delhi CM Rekha Gupta

In a decisive move to curb air pollution, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced that starting November 1, 2025, only commercial vehicles compliant with BS6 norms, CNG, or electric vehicles (EVs) will be permitted to enter the national capital.

#WATCH | Delhi CM Rekha Gupta says, "From November 1, 2025, any vehicle that comes to Delhi will have to be a BS6, CNG, or EV commercial vehicle. Together, we can deal with the big problem of pollution in Delhi...We will install ANPR- Automatic Number Plate Registration… pic.twitter.com/tpWZRov70i

— ANI (@ANI) June 3, 2025

“Together, we can deal with the big problem of pollution in Delhi,” said CM Gupta, outlining her administration’s strategy to enforce cleaner vehicular standards and keep end-of-life vehicles out of the city.

ANPR Cameras to Tighten Entry Checks

To enforce the new regulation, the Delhi government will install Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras at all entry points to the city. These high-tech surveillance tools will be able to instantly identify end-of-life vehicles and vehicles not complying with the required standards.

Once detected, such vehicles will be flagged and prevented from proceeding into Delhi, ensuring real-time action against polluters.

ANPR at Petrol Pumps

In addition to borders, ANPR cameras will also be deployed across petrol pumps in the city. This move is aimed at preventing end-of-life vehicles from refueling, thereby discouraging their use entirely.

CM Gupta emphasized that this dual-layered monitoring mechanism would significantly boost the city’s ability to trace and restrict polluting vehicles, contributing to the broader fight against Delhi’s deteriorating air quality.

Clean Air, Clear Intent

With the announcement, Delhi takes another firm step toward addressing its chronic air pollution crisis. The policy is expected to affect thousands of commercial vehicles, and transport departments are likely to initiate awareness and compliance drives in the months ahead.