'ODD-EVEN RULE NOT SUITABLE FOR DELHI'

'Without proper planning, the odd-even scheme can't be successful in the national capital'.

- ANJALI SINGH

Before Diwali celebrations even began, Delhi's AQI index hit the "severe" level. Anticipating a worsening situation, the Delhi administration, five days after implementing GRAP-4, had decided to impose an odd-even scheme, but after two days of rain in the national capital, Environment Minister Gopal Rai said that the odd-even car rationing scheme will not be implemented from 13-20 November as there has been a significant improvement in Delhi's air quality.

After the initial announcement of implementation of the odd-even rule, Delhi residents had feared that the move would trigger traffic chaos in the national capital. Here are five reasons why without proper planning, the odd-even scheme can't be successful in the national capital.

CAPACITY OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION