Private CNG vehicles will have to follow Odd-Even scheme starting Nov 4: CM

New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced on Saturday that privately-owned CNG vehicles will not be exempted from the Odd-Even rule this time. However, women will be exempted from the scheme.

The scheme that allows cars with odd numbers to ply on one day and vehicles with even numbers on the other is set to return in the national capital for the third time from November 4-15.

"Women driving alone, cars having all women as occupants and women accompanied by children aged less than 12 years will be exempted," he said.

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal said that the decision has been taken keeping the safety of women in mind.

"However, the decision on two wheelers has not been taken yet by the government. The government is trying to resolve the contradiction on this issue. In principle, we have decided to stagger office timings. We are consulting experts on this and will share more information when the decision is taken," he added.

"Our aim will not be to heavily fine violators, but to request them to follow the rule. I want to remind you of the first Odd-Even when we had deployed a large Civil Defense force that was playing a constructive role in reducing violations. They would stand at intersections and urge violators to return home and leave their cars behind. But violators will be liable to pay fines as per the New Motor Vehicles Act. We are looking into what the quantum of the fine shall be," Chief Minister Kejriwal said.

Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot said the government will engage 2,000 private buses for the odd-even period for the additional load at Rs 50 per kilometer.

"We have also met with Uber and are going to meet other cab operators and have strictly warned them from indulging in indiscriminate surge pricing. Uber has committed to us that they will not permit more than 1.5 times the regular fare during the odd-even period," he said.