TL;DR
Delhi will ban all petrol and diesel commercial taxis and other light commercial vehicles from 2026 to combat air pollution.
In a significant move to combat severe air pollution, Delhi will ban all petrol and diesel taxis from operating commercially within the city starting January 1, 2026. This mandate extends to light commercial vehicles, goods carriers, and small delivery vehicles, with only CNG and electric vehicles being permitted for commercial use.
This directive is part of a broader pollution reduction plan that includes installing automatic number plate recognition cameras at state borders to identify older vehicles and deny fuel to those exceeding 15 years of age. The measure aims to significantly control air pollution levels in the National Capital Territory.
