Noida vehicles denied fuel due to age restrictions
From November 1, 2023, Noida will stop selling fuel to diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles over 15 years.
This move is part of NCR's push to fight air pollution, with ANPR cameras at petrol pumps checking vehicle ages in real time—if your ride's too old, no fuel for you.
2.08 lakh old vehicles in Noida could be affected
About 2.08 lakh vehicles in Noida could be affected.
If you want to keep or transfer your old vehicle outside NCR, you'll need a No Objection Certificate—or else it might be seized or scrapped.
There isn't a proper system yet for disposing of these old vehicles in Noida, which makes things tricky for both owners and authorities trying to clean up the air.
Need to manage end-of-life vehicles better
This crackdown is a big step toward cleaner air but also highlights how much needs fixing when it comes to managing end-of-life vehicles.
If you drive an older car or bike around Noida, now's the time to plan ahead.