The Delhi government has announced that commercial goods vehicles registered outside Delhi that are not compliant with BS-VI norms will not be allowed to enter the national capital starting November 1.

However, this prohibition will not be enforced right away, as BS-IV commercial vehicles will be allowed to enter Delhi until October 31, 2026, as a transitional measure.

However, there will be no restriction on the entry of commercial goods vehicles registered in Delhi, and diesel vehicles compliant with BS-VI and BS-IV standards until October 31, 2026.

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), as per a report, has approved a sweeping ban on the entry of polluting commercial vehicles into the city from November 1, amid concerns about rising pollution levels in the city.

Transporters are hoping that the government will extend the relaxation on the entry of BS-IV compliant vehicles in Delhi.

The All India Motor and Goods Transport Association is planning to hold a meeting to discuss its next course of action, as per a report, with one of its members, Rajendra Kapoor, saying, “The Supreme Court had given the orders. If we want the restrictions on entry of BS-IV compliant vehicles not to be imposed even after the period of one year, we will have to approach the court. We will hold a meeting next week to decide what needs to be done.”