After successful implementation of the third edition of odd-even road rationing scheme in the National Capital on Monday, the transport department of the Delhi government said around 15 lakh cars were reported off the roads on the first day.
On the first day, as many as 259 violators of the odd-even rule were fined Rs 4,000. Two thousand civil defence personnel, 465 teams of the Delhi Traffic Police, revenue and transport departments were deployed on the roads on Monday to monitor implementation of the scheme. Six thousand buses, including 650 private buses, were also pressed into service to meet the requirement of additional number of commuters.
Addressing a press conference later, on Monday, Delhi Chief Minister said, “DTC buses ferried over eight lakh passengers while cluster buses carried four lakh people in the morning shift. There was relatively less traffic on roads and many said that they reached their destination earlier than usual. Most people with odd number vehicles used different modes to travel, some carpooled, while others travelled in cabs, autos and public transport.”
In the past 24 hours, air quality has improved slightly from ‘severe’ to ‘very poor’ in Delhi-NCR.
Under the anti-pollution measure, which will be implemented from 8 am to 8 pm till November 15, non-transport four-wheeled vehicles with registration numbers ending with an odd digit (1, 3, 5, 7, 9) will not be allowed on the roads on November 4, 6, 8, 12 and 14. Similarly, vehicles with registration numbers ending with an even digit (0, 2, 4, 6, 8) will not be allowed on the roads on November 5, 7, 9, 11, 13 and 15.
Violation of the odd-even rule will invite a fine of Rs 4,000. Over 600 teams of the Delhi Traffic Police and the transport and revenue departments have been deployed for a strict implementation of the scheme across the city.
