Delhi-NCR old trucks, buses to be phased out under Rs 5,041 Cr plan

The Centre has approved a Rs 5,041 crore scheme aimed at phasing out old trucks and buses in the Delhi-NCR region, in a renewed push to tackle worsening air pollution levels. The initiative focuses on replacing BS-IV and older commercial vehicles with cleaner BS-VI-compliant or electric alternatives. Under the scheme, owners of older trucks and buses registered in Delhi-NCR will be eligible for financial benefits if they scrap their vehicles at authorised scrapping facilities or sell them in non-NCR cities. To qualify, buyers must replace them with new or used BS-VI or electric vehicles registered within the region.Under the scheme, owners of older trucks and buses registered in Delhi-NCR will be eligible for financial benefits if they scrap their vehicles at authorised scrapping facilities or sell them in non-NCR cities. To qualify, buyers must replace them with new or used BS-VI or electric vehicles registered within the region.