The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has laid out a roadmap for phasing out all diesel-run autorickshaws in the National Capital Region (NCR) by end of 2026.
According to a directive by CAQM, in the NCR areas of Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, registrations of only CNG or electric autorickshaws would be allowed from January 1, 2023. In Gurgaon, Faridabad, Gautam Budh Nagar and Ghaziabad, diesel autorickshaws are to be completely phased out by December 2024.
In the districts of Sonipat, Rohtak, Baghpat and Jhajjar, diesel autorickshaws are to be phased out by December 2025.
