The Odd-Even Formula Phase II

Delhi government in its bet to combat the rising air pollution in the city announced the odd even scheme for 15 days taking cues from those implemented in Beijing. The scheme allowed only odd number vehicles on odd dates & even on even dates. The result was a sharp decline in city traffic even at the peak hours & significant reduction in pollution percentage. Though many studies have shown different results on the pollution reduction, the CM is positive about it as the sale of crude oil dipped to 40% less during the period.

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Now the government has decided to implement the scheme again from April 15 to April 30 amidst the positive response received by the people of Delhi. The scheme is to be implemented with same rules & regulations; bikers, single women drivers, important people of government including VIPs, Lok Sabha speaker etc. & CNG cars are exempted from the rule.

Speaking about the second phase of the scheme Mr. Arvind Kejriwal, CM of Delhi said that “we are thinking to implement the scheme every month however not decided it yet as it will help lower pollution and congestion both at the same time”

The government is taking other measures to check air pollution in the city including introduction of luxury buses with increased frequency to popularize public transport and vacuum cleaning of the roads, he added.

On the contrast as per a study conducted by School of Planning and Architecture (SPA) several commuters are ready to buy a new car if the scheme is fully implemented in Delhi, however majority of commuters will take public transport and help lower both pollution & congestion.

It remains unclear to see what will happen if the scheme is implemented in full force in Delhi. 

However Shriram Automall has come up with an interesting solution for people to escape the low like a boss. The company offers easy exchange of your used patrol or diesel car with a used CNG car option. Visit the nearest Automallsat Narela, Manesar or Sohna locations for more details.