BS-IV and older trucks, buses to face Delhi entry ban from November 1

Commercial goods vehicles and buses meeting BS-IV or older emission standards will be barred from entering Delhi from November 1, 2026, under measures to curb air pollution.Only electric, CNG and BS-VI diesel commercial vehicles will be allowed entry, Gurugram Traffic Police said in an advisory on Friday.The restrictions cover light, medium and heavy goods vehicles, as well as buses operating under All India Tourist Permits (AITP). Delhi-registered buses are currently exempt.Police urged transporters, tour operators and drivers to check their vehicles’ emission standards and registration documents before heading to Delhi. Violations will attract fines and legal action, they added. The advisory comes ahead of winter, when air quality typically deteriorates across Delhi-NCR.HARYANA STEPS UP POLLUTION CHECKSHaryana Environment Minister Rao Narbir Singh on Thursday directed officials to ensure pollution control measures are visible on the ground before the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) comes into force. Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB) officials will submit weekly reports to help identify gaps and guide corrective action by municipal bodies and the Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority.Singh also directed officials to increase pollution control staff across NCR districts to strengthen inspections and enforce compliance, with a focus on construction sites, ready-mix concrete plants and road cleaning.He called for regular monitoring of sewage treatment plants, sampling at locations with varying pollution levels, and more checks on bulk waste generators.- Ends