Quick reads
- Petrol two-wheelers may not be registered in Delhi after 2028
- This move is part of Delhi’s proposed EV Policy 2.0
- Only electric two-wheelers to be registered after April 01, 2028
To push for cleaner mobility, the Delhi government is planning to ban all petrol-powered two-wheelers from April 1, 2028. This has been proposed in the new EV policy 2.0 to reduce emissions in the capital city of India.
What The Policy Proposes
As per the proposal, no new two-wheelers will be registered from 2028, and the focus will shift towards the adoption of electric two-wheelers. But this doesn’t mean existing petrol bikes will be banned from the capital, but only new registrations will be restricted.
Why This Move Matters
Delhi has been pushing for electric mobility for some time now, and with this move, the government aims to tackle air pollution and reduce its dependency on fossil fuel use. By promoting sustainable transport, the government wants to kerb emissions from a major chunk of the vehicle population, where the two-wheelers account for around 67.7%.
If this policy is implemented in Delhi, it will push buyers towards electric scooters and bikes. Also, this move will encourage local as well as international manufacturers to expand the EV lineups and cater to specific use cases within Delhi. We might also get to see the rise of local startups in this space and also the push for better charging infrastructure.
Our Opinion
In our opinion, this is a bold step but quite a necessary one. By barring registration of new petrol-powered two-wheelers, the government aims to create a cleaner future. The city has been battling ill-effects of pollution for a long time now, and with this move, electric vehicles might become the new normal. Also, if this is implemented in the capital, we might also see some other metropolitan cities following up, hinting to the fact that electric vehicles are no longer an option, but are inevitable.
