The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has introduced mandatory clean mobility regulations for aggregators, delivery service providers, and e-commerce entities operating in the National Capital Region (NCR). The move follows concerns over high vehicular pollution levels, especially in densely populated urban centers where commercial transport contributes significantly to poor air quality.
The new policy ensures that only CNG or electric three-wheeler autorickshaws can be inducted into existing fleets across NCR. Furthermore, starting January 1, 2026, no diesel or petrol-powered light commercial vehicles (LCVs), light goods vehicles (LGVs), or two-wheelers will be added to the fleet, marking a major transition toward zero-emission transport solutions. The regulation applies to Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan, specifically targeting high vehicle density cities like Gurugram, Faridabad, Sonipat, Noida, Greater Noida, and Ghaziabad.
Delhi had already taken the lead with the Delhi Motor Vehicle Aggregator and Delivery Service Provider Scheme, 2023, which regulates passenger transport and delivery services. The new NCR-wide directive builds upon these efforts, ensuring a comprehensive transition to e-mobility throughout the region.
Governments of Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan have been directed to establish dedicated web portals for real-time monitoring of compliance with the clean mobility transition, a system already adopted by Delhi’s Transport Department. Additionally, state governments must disseminate information widely, using media and public campaigns to inform stakeholders and ensure effective implementation.
The push for e-mobility in commercial transport is expected to significantly reduce emissions, particularly in winter months when air pollution spikes. By eliminating new diesel and petrol-powered fleet additions, NCR aims to improve air quality while promoting the adoption of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and other clean technologies.
The new policy reflects India’s broader commitment to carbon neutrality and sustainable urban transport, reinforcing its leadership in environmental action and air pollution control.
