New Delhi: The ban on the entry of vehicles from outside states with BS-4 and lower standards into Delhi, imposed to control air pollution, has increased difficulties for inter-state passengers and vehicle drivers. Amid this, a demand has been raised to allow limited passage through designated transit corridors for vehicles travelling through Delhi to other states. The proposal says BS-4 vehicles with valid registration and pollution under control (PUC) certificates should be allowed to move on selected expressways and designated routes.
Environmental activist Amit Gupta has written to the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in this regard, requesting relief. It has been stated that the commission has sent the demand to Delhi’s Transport Commissioner for consideration. Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa has also forwarded the letter to the Transport Commissioner and the Environment Secretary for consideration.
Those raising the demand argue that people travelling between Uttarakhand, Haryana, Punjab and other states have to pass through Delhi. Because of the ban on the entry of BS-4 vehicles, they may have to use alternative routes. This could increase travel distance, time and fuel costs, along with traffic pressure on other routes.
Notably, from November 1, 2026, a ban has been enforced in Delhi on the entry of vehicles registered outside the city that are below BS-6 standards. Specified categories, including CNG and electric vehicles, have been exempted. Separate restrictions are also in force for commercial goods vehicles.
However, the proposal to give BS-4 vehicles an exemption for transit corridors is still only at the consideration stage. No such permission has been announced by the government or the CAQM. A final decision will be taken after reviewing pollution-control requirements and environmental impacts.
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