Delhi's car ban: A tale of heartbreak and loss

India Jul 03, 2025

Delhi has rolled out a strict vehicle age ban—diesel cars over 10 years old and petrol cars over 15 years are now off the roads.
The city's using surveillance cameras at fuel stations to spot and seize older vehicles, but this move has left many residents upset, especially those suddenly facing big financial losses.

Why the policy doesn't consider actual pollution

People online aren't holding back. Stories like Ratan Dhillon's—whose well-maintained Mercedes was scrapped even though it met pollution standards—show how the rule is hitting middle-class families and small businesses hard.
Many are questioning why the policy ignores whether a car is actually polluting, calling for a more balanced approach.