Only electric, CNG, BS-VI diesel buses to operate between Delhi-NCR cities from November 1

In its bid to combat air pollution, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) announced on Friday that starting November 1, only electric, CNG, and BS VI-compliant diesel buses will be allowed to operate between Delhi and cities and towns in Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan falling within the NCR, reported PTI.

This step could make a big difference in combating air pollution caused by diesel-powered buses operating in the region.

In its aim to reduce pollution, the Centre had announced in April 2020 that all vehicles sold in India must comply with Bharat Stage-VI (BS-VI) emission standards.


Bharat Stage emission standards set legal limits on the amount of air pollutants, such as carbon monoxide and particulate matter, that vehicles in India can emit. These standards focus on improving emission control, fuel efficiency, and engine design.

As vehicle manufacturers provide vehicles that meet these new norms, oil companies supply fuel that adheres to BS-VI standards, known as the world's cleanest fuel.