End-of-Life vehicles in other states pose challenge to fuel ban

As Delhi prepares to enforce a ban on refueling of overaged vehicles, the city government is grappling with the challenge of identifying vehicles that have exceeded their lifespan arriving from neighboring states like Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Rajasthan.

- ASHISH SRIVASTAVA

Officials said AI-based detection system developed for implementation currently holds data of only Delhi-registered vehicles, making it difficult to monitor those entering from Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Rajasthan.

To address this gap, Delhi’s transport department is reaching out to NCR authorities, urging them to take stricter action against such vehicles and prevent their entry into the national capital. Officials said lack of coordination and enforcement in these states threatens to undermine Delhi’s anti-pollution efforts.