Odd Even Car Rule

Unmoved By AAP's Rose, BJP's Vijay Goel Breaks Odd-Even Rule As Promised

Delhi News | Edited by Surabhi Malik | Monday April 18, 2016

Vijay Goel, BJP lawmaker in the Rajya Sabha and senior leader of the party in Delhi, was fined by the Delhi Police this morning as he drove to Parliament House in a car with an odd number plate.

Arvind Kejriwal Carpools As Odd-Even Rule Is Put To Test

Delhi News | Edited by Surabhi Malik (With Input from agencies) | Monday April 18, 2016

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal carpooled with Transport Minister Gopal Rai and Health Minister Satyendar Jain to reach his office as the second round of his Odd-Even experiment was put to its real test today with schools and offices opening after a long weekend. His car's license plate ends in an odd number - which means he cannot use it toda...

Odd-Even On Road, Rage In The Air: BJP, Arvind Kejriwal Trade Blows

Delhi News | Edited by Divyanshu Dutta Roy (with inputs from agencies) | Sunday April 17, 2016

The political heat in Delhi is giving stiff competition to the capital's scorching summer as Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and the BJP clashed over the second phase of Odd-Even car rationing scheme.

Delhi Government's Plan For April's Odd-Even Rule: Your 10-Point Cheatsheet

Cheat Sheet | Reported by Sonal Mehrotra, Edited by Divyanshu Dutta Roy | Monday March 21, 2016

Delhi's odd-even plan, the traffic experiment to allow vehicles of odd and even numbers on alternate days to reduce pollution and congestion on the capital's roads, is set to make a comeback next month for two weeks starting April 15. The government today announced some of details for the rerun of the scheme.

People To Decide Future Of 'Odd-Even' Scheme: Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Monday January 25, 2016

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today said 'jan sabhas' or public meetings will be held across the city to seek public opinion on the odd-even scheme, which will be rolled out as and when "people decide".

Will Delhi Follow The Odd Even Rule If It Is Extended?

Harnoor Channi-Tiwary, NDTV | Monday January 18, 2016

The Odd-Even Plan was not exactly welcomed with open arms in the capital city last month when it was announced.

Odd-Even Scheme Proves AAP Can Govern: Arvind Kejriwal

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday January 8, 2016

Hailing Delhiites for contributing in the successful implementation of the odd-even scheme in the national capital, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today said it has proved that Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) can "govern" and provide leadership to the people.

Odd Even Rule: Less Congestion Reducing Local Pollution, Says Experts

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday January 6, 2016

Less congestion in Delhi owing to the odd-even car rationing scheme is shielding people from "direct exposure" to pollutants, especially in and around areas of high car density such as traffic junctions, experts opine.

Chief Justice Carpools, But Delhi Lawyers Find That Too Tough

Delhi News | Reported by Tanima Biswas | Wednesday January 6, 2016

Despite being turned down recently, Delhi's lawyers aren't taking "No" for an answer. In the High Court today, they argued anew to be exempted from the new traffic rules for the capital that ban private cars on alternate days -a scheme dubbed "odd-even" because cars with license plates ending in odd numbers are allowed on the road on odd-numbered d...

Odd Even Rule: Plea Filed In Court Against Delhi Government's Scheme

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday January 5, 2016

A fresh Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the AAP government's odd-even scheme was today moved before Delhi High Court which listed the matter for hearing tomorrow along with several other petitions that have been filed on the issue.

Real Test For Delhi's Odd-Even Plan Today After Long Weekend

Delhi News | Edited by Neha Mahajan | Monday January 4, 2016

The real test for Arvind Kejriwal's Odd-Even anti-pollution rule began on Monday, with Delhi getting back to work after a long weekend. Today is January 4, which means that only cars with even registration numbers are allowed on the capital's roads.

Under 200 Defaulters, The Odd Ones, On Day 2 Of Car Use Restrictions

Delhi News | Sunday January 3, 2016

Nearly 200 people were caught violating the odd-even rule for cars on Saturday, the second day of the 15-day period when these restrictions are in force. These violators remained a minuscule minority on a day that largely saw compliance, with the government saying the scheme is "sucessful."

Even-Numbered Cars Roll On Day 2; AAP's Manish Sisodia Cycles To Office

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Saturday January 2, 2016

Even-numbered cars rolled out on Delhi streets and the odd-numbered ones stayed largely off the roads on the second day today of the odd-even vehicular restriction trial in Delhi which saw Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia cycle to office.

Delhi's Odd-Even Debut: Twitter Saves The Day For Public Transport Commuters

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Friday January 1, 2016

Twitter proved to be a major boon for scores of commuters in the national capital today as it provided real-time information on shortest traffic routes and public transport availability, on a day when the Delhi government rolled out its ambitious odd-even scheme.

BJP Parliamentarian Caught Breaking Delhi's Odd-Even Rule

Delhi News | Edited by Surabhi Malik | Friday January 1, 2016

Delhi began its New Year with drastic new measures to cut smog in the world's most polluted capital. Only cars will odd-numbered license plates are allowed on the road today - but a BJP parliamentarian Satyapal Singh, who represents Uttar Pradesh in the Lok Sabha, was caught breaking that rule at India Gate in the heart of the city. Mr Singh was th...

Team Kejriwal Leads The Way. Ministers Share Rides, One Takes Bike

Delhi News | Friday January 1, 2016

As the odd-even rule took off in Delhi today, Delhi's Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia appealed, "for the sake of the city, it's time to stop thinking that we have to use our own car all the time."

Delhi's Odd-Even Formula: Who Is Exempt

Delhi News | Friday January 1, 2016

A radical odd-even rule began for cars in Delhi at 8 am on New Year's Day. Today, only odd-numbered cars are allowed on the roads as part of a 15-day plan to allow private vehicles on alternate days.

On Odd-Even's Delhi Debut, Temporary Drop In Pollution Level: 10 Developments

Cheat Sheet | Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Friday January 1, 2016

Pollution levels showed a marginal dip for a while today as Delhi's new odd-even plan for cars took off in a drastic step to cut down smog in the world's most polluted city. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said he is "overwhelmed by the response".

No, Lawyers, You Are Not Exempt From Odd-Even Trial: 10-Point Update

Cheat Sheet | Agencies | Wednesday December 30, 2015

Millions of Delhi residents are prepping for a radical new way of commuting from Friday, when authorities launch a trial of traffic restrictions to clean up the world's most polluted capital.

AAP Volunteers To Help 'Implement' Odd-Even Car Scheme

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday December 29, 2015

Aam Aadmi Party volunteers will help in "implementing" Delhi government's odd-even car scheme but will work within the "framework of law," the party said on Monday, a day after Delhi police chief warned against any form of "vigilantism".

Exemptions Will Hit Delhi's Odd-Even Rule, Says Police Chief BS Bassi

Delhi News | Written by Vishnu Som | Monday December 28, 2015

The fact that there are so many exemptions means enforcing the Delhi government's odd-even scheme meant to cut down on vehicular pollution from January 1 will be difficult, Delhi Police Chief BS Bassi said today.

Delhi's Odd-Even Formula: Who Is Exempt

Delhi News | NDTV.com | Thursday December 24, 2015

The Delhi government today addressed a press conference on the implementation of Odd-even formula for cars in the national capital. Chief minister Arvind Kejriwal also announced a list of vehicles that would be exempt from the scheme.

Odd-Even Formula: Arvind Kejriwal Writes To PM Modi Seeking Support

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Monday December 21, 2015

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking his cooperation on the 'odd-even' number vehicles initiative to bring down pollution levels in the capital, and said directives or a public appeal by him in this regard would have a "major impact".

'The Rich Can't Go Around In SUVs Polluting The Environment': Supreme Court

Delhi News | Edited by Surabhi Malik | Tuesday December 15, 2015

Last week, the National Green Tribunal had directed that no new diesel vehicles will be registered in Delhi.

Odd-Even Formula to Keep Nearly 10 Lakh Private Vehicles Off Roads in Delhi

Seshan Vijayraghvan (With inputs from PTI) | Monday December 14, 2015

After coming under a lot of scrutiny and criticism, the new odd-even formula for private vehicles proposed by the AAP government might possibly turn out to be an effective move. According to recent reports, once the rule is enforced from January 1, nearly 10 lakh privet vehicles in Delhi will stay off roads.

Delhi Schools May Shut From January 1-15 As City Tries 'Odd-Even' Plan

Delhi News | Written by Tanima Biswas | Saturday December 12, 2015

The Delhi government has said it is considering shutting schools in the city between 1st and 15th January.

Mumbai Traffic Authorities Consider Adopting Delhi's Odd-Even Rule

Seshan Vijayraghvan | Friday December 11, 2015

After Delhi, now the traffic authorities of Mumbai are considering implementing the odd and even number system for cars in the smart city - Navi Mumbai.

As Delhi Plans 'Odd-Even' Rule, Lawyers Seek Court Dates By Car Number

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday December 9, 2015

Advocates in Delhi High Court appearing in various matters sought particular dates owing to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government's proposed odd-even number vehicles policy.

'Odd-Even' Formula for Cars From 8 am To 8 pm, Says Delhi Government

Delhi News | Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Tuesday December 8, 2015

The odd-even rule for cars in Delhi will be implemented from January 1, between 8 am and 8 pm, the Delhi government announced today after a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

'Citizens Targeted Mercilessly,' Says Petition Challenging AAP's Odd-Even Rule To Check Pollution

Delhi News | Press Trust of Inda | Tuesday December 8, 2015

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government's anti-pollution plan of allowing odd or even numbered cars on alternate days in Delhi has been challenged in Delhi High Court.