Delhi government decided to implement vehicle rationing plan

Delhi to try out odd-even car formula from Jan. 1

Question: In December 2015, to control air pollution in the national capital, Delhi government has decided to implement vehicle rationing plan, Its first phase will be implemented from-

(a) 2 to 8 February 2016
(b) 1 to 15 January 2016
(c) 2 to 12 March 2016
(d) 4 to 20 April 2016

Ans(b)

Related facts:

  • On 4 December 2015 to control air pollution in the national capital, Delhi government has decided to implement vehicle rationing plan.
  • According to this plan odd numbered vehicles would be allowed on the roads on odd dates “like 1, 3, 5 and so on” and even numbered vehicles on even dates “like 2, 4, 6 and so on”.
  • Delhi government’s car rationing formula’s first phase will be tried out between January 1 and January 15, 2015 on the basis of dates from 8am to 8pm.
  • The rules will not apply to emergency vehicles such as ambulances and also on Public vehicles and two-wheelers.

Reference:

http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/delhi-to-try-out-oddeven-car-formula-from-jan-1/article7962728.ece

http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/odd-even-formula-delhi-government-autos-buses-permit/1/545708.html

http://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/15-day-delhi-car-rationing-trial-from-january-1-formula-based-on-dates/story-olR8WpDzUqlMv2G1Ri4M3J.html