Published 16:37 IST, November 4th 2019
CM Arvind Kejriwal appeals Delhi auto, taxi drivers to not overcharge
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal took to Twitter on Monday and appealed the Delhi auto and taxi drivers to not overcharge the customers and to help them
With odd-even policy being implemented in New Delhi from November 4, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal took to Twitter and appealed the auto and taxi drivers of the State to not overcharge the customers and support the odd-even implementation by the Delhi Government.
On Monday, CM Kejriwal took to Twitter and stated that he is hopeful about odd-even policy reducing the growing pollution in the State. Kejriwal also urged the people to follow the policy and also suggested the idea of carpooling. He said that sharing cars will strengthen friendship, form relations, save petrol and pollution.
Delhi CM's Odd-Even announcement
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had announced during the media briefing on October 17 about the implementation of the Odd-Even scheme in Delhi from November 4 to November 15 due to increased pollution in the city. Under the scheme, vehicles with even number plates will be allowed on even dates whereas, on odd dates, odd-numbered vehicles will be allowed, except a few exemptions. The CM gave a detailed report of the Odd-Even scheme and the exemptions under the scheme. The scheme will be applicable on vehicles coming from other states, and will only be applicable on non-transport four-wheeler vehicles. Two-wheelers will be exempted from the odd-even scheme. He also added that 16-night teams have been deployed for vigilance amongst the other measures to curb pollution.
Delhi Pollution
Delhi continues to get choked with hazardous Air Quality for many days now. The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of the city at 7:30 am stood at 439, which falls in the "severe" category. An AQI between 0-50 is considered 'good', 51-100 'satisfactory', 101-200 'moderate', 201-300 'poor', 301-400 'very poor' and 401-500 'severe'. An AQI above 500 falls in the 'severe plus' category.
Updated 17:10 IST, November 4th 2019