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Delhi Doubles Parking Charges, Shifts Office Timings to Curb Pollution

Delhi is taking new steps to reduce air pollution during the winter.

Parking will cost twice as much at most authorised parking places.

The government hopes this will encourage people to use fewer private cars.

Some construction work will also be restricted.

Offices may use different start times so fewer people travel at once.

Government and private offices have been asked to let half of their workers work from home.

Older vehicles registered outside Delhi will face restrictions, but CNG and electric vehicles are excluded.

These measures will begin on November 1 and are intended to reduce traffic and pollution.

Key facts

Parking charges: Existing charges at authorised parking sites will be doubled.
Parking exception: The increase excludes parking spaces owned and managed by Delhi Metro Rail Corporation.
Effective period: The parking measure will run from November 1 to February 28, 2027.
Office policy: Government and private offices have been asked to reduce their workforce by 50% through work from home.
Vehicle restrictions: Vehicles below BS-VI standards registered outside Delhi will face restrictions from November 1.
Vehicle exemptions: CNG and electric vehicles are exempt from the outside-Delhi vehicle restrictions.
Additional measures: The plan includes restricting construction activities and staggering office timings.

telegraphindia.com · 1 hr ago