Delhi-NCR's New Pollution Rules Explained: Older Vehicles Banned, 50% WFH, And Strict Commute Curbs

What happened: Delhi-NCR will tighten pollution controls from November 1, 2026, banning older vehicles, requiring 50% work from home, and imposing strict commute curbs. E-challans will be generated against non-compliant vehicles. Key numbers: Effective November 1, 2026; 50% work from home. Why it matters: The measures impose new compliance requirements on vehicle owners and commuters in the region, with e-challans used to enforce them against non-compliant vehicles.

Delhi-NCR will tighten pollution controls from November 1, 2026, banning older vehicles, requiring 50% work from home, and imposing strict commute curbs. E-challans will be generated against non-compliant vehicles.

The measures impose new compliance requirements on vehicle owners and commuters in the region, with e-challans used to enforce them against non-compliant vehicles.