The daily drive into Delhi from Noida, Gurugram or Ghaziabad could become difficult for motorists with older petrol and diesel vehicles from November 1, when the capital begins barring entry to vehicles registered outside Delhi that do not meet BS-VI emission standards.
Noida and Greater Noida together have more than four lakh vehicles below BS-VI norms. BS-IV vehicles account for over half, predominantly petrol cars. The rule could particularly affect those who cross into Delhi for work or business, though not every vehicle counted will be covered by the ban. The restriction does not apply to Delhi-registered vehicles under this particular provision, although other pollution and vehicle-age rules continue to operate.
More than 10 lakh vehicles in Gurugram, Faridabad, Noida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad fall below BS-VI standards, according to transport department estimates.
Ghaziabad has around four lakh such vehicles, a senior official said.
