File photo NEW DELHI: In a bid to discourage old, polluting trucks, buses and other goods vehicles from entering the Core NCR — the area within the Western and Eastern Peripheral Expressways — govt is considering imposing a new “Green Charge” on such vehicles at 34 entry points to NCR along these ring expressways.The charge would be collected through the Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling system, under which vehicles would not be required to stop for payment. TOI has learnt that the levy would be separate from environment compensation charge (ECC) that trucks, buses and goods vehicles pay at Delhi’s borders before entering the national capital.After several rounds of discussions at Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), the “Green Contribution Scheme” is being finalised for implementation from Oct-Nov when Delhi and adjoining areas face severe air pollution. The scheme would cover around 5,000 sq km of NCR.People privy to the discussion said the green charge may be around Rs 1,000-1,300 for trucks and buses and Rs 500-650 for light goods vehicles and mini-buses. There are also discussions over whether to levy some charge on diesel-fuelled commercial cars.As per the proposal, overhead gantries would be installed at the identified entry points along the 270-km ring expressway network. The gantries would have high-power cameras that can read vehicle registration numbers and make, and also have advanced readers for FASTag. The green charge would be deducted from the FASTag wallet of the vehicle.Sources said discussions are continuing over the sharing of the fund that would be generated through the green charge between Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, and also the mechanism to utilise it.Govt is also pushing to accelerate the rollout of the Parivartan scheme to replace old trucks and buses — BS-I to BS-IV — with vehicles that meet BS-VI emission norms and other cleaner vehicles. Recently, top road transport ministry officials held a marathon meeting with all district collectors to sensitise them about the scheme and convince vehicle owners to avail it. So far, two major automobile companies have signed MoUs to provide discounts for replacement of old trucks and buses in Delhi-NCR.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosRSS At 100: Why The Organisation Remains Unregistered And Why The Issue Keeps Returning?From Net-Zero Design To Cargo Hub: What Makes Jewar Airport Different?Why Brahmins Are Suddenly At The Centre Of UP’s 2027 Political Battle | SP vs BSP vs BJP ExplainedTMC Escalates Battle To Delhi As Abhishek Banerjee Seeks Action On Rebel MPsJio Files DRHP With SEBI | Mukesh Ambani Hands IPO Leadership To Isha, Akash & AnantFrom ‘Brother-in-Ideals’ To A Cold Greeting: Stalin’s Message Exposes DMK-Congress RiftLNG Tanker ‘DISHA’ Reaches Gujarat After Hormuz Crossing, Boosting India’s Energy ConfidenceUP CM Yogi Adityanath Defends SIT Probe In Ram Mandir Donation Row, Says Truth Will Be RevealedCockroach Janta Party Seeks ₹1 Crore Compensation For Families Amid NEET Suicide CrisisEx-PM I.K. Gujral’s Son Duped Of ₹7.8 Crore, Cops Claim ‘Majority’ Of Amount | Watch123PhotostoriesNew York’s first lady Rama Duwaji made bootleg Knicks merch look runway-readyFrom earning Rs 700 in his first job to doing plays with Dilip Joshi and Disha Vakani: When Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’s Tanmay Vekaria Aka Bagha got candid about his life5 signs of emotional manipulation in relationships, as per mental health counselor10 regional jackfruit dishes from across the world and why it is celebrated so muchFrom respecting Gauri Khan’s space to teaching his sons to respect women: 5 times Shah Rukh Khan proved he is Bollywood’s ultimate green flag10 baby girl names that mean pure in different languagesFrom Alia Bhatt to Katrina Kaif: Inside the pilates routine that keeps these Bollywood divas fit6 most beautiful hidden villages in India that are absolutely worth a tripWhy were women banned from doing makeup on Bollywood sets? Sonam Kapoor’s makeup artist explains the breaking of the 59-year-old barrierInside Nia Sharma’s stunning Mumbai home: A luxe bar, breathtaking skyline views and lavish interiors123Hot PicksEngland vs New ZealandYuvraj SinghLionel MessiAP SSC resultsKannur University FYUGP TrialShiv SenaJD VanceStrait of HormuzHormoz nuclear power plantTop TrendingBihar gang-rapeUS-Iran Peace DealStock Market LiveFIFA World Cup 2026What is Legacy BadgeBEST bus strikeAIIMS BSc Nursing Admit CardMHT CET PCM 2nd attempt resultsGold rate todayIndia-UK FTA
NEW DELHI: In a bid to discourage old, polluting trucks, buses and other goods vehicles from entering the Core NCR — the area within the Western and Eastern Peripheral Expressways — govt is considering imposing a new “Green Charge” on such vehicles at 34 entry points to NCR along these ring expressways.The charge would be collected through the Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling system, under which vehicles would not be required to stop for payment. TOI has learnt that the levy would be separate from environment compensation charge (ECC) that trucks, buses and goods vehicles pay at Delhi’s borders before entering the national capital.After several rounds of discussions at Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), the “Green Contribution Scheme” is being finalised for implementation from Oct-Nov when Delhi and adjoining areas face severe air pollution. The scheme would cover around 5,000 sq km of NCR.People privy to the discussion said the green charge may be around Rs 1,000-1,300 for trucks and buses and Rs 500-650 for light goods vehicles and mini-buses. There are also discussions over whether to levy some charge on diesel-fuelled commercial cars.As per the proposal, overhead gantries would be installed at the identified entry points along the 270-km ring expressway network. The gantries would have high-power cameras that can read vehicle registration numbers and make, and also have advanced readers for FASTag. The green charge would be deducted from the FASTag wallet of the vehicle.Sources said discussions are continuing over the sharing of the fund that would be generated through the green charge between Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, and also the mechanism to utilise it.Govt is also pushing to accelerate the rollout of the Parivartan scheme to replace old trucks and buses — BS-I to BS-IV — with vehicles that meet BS-VI emission norms and other cleaner vehicles. Recently, top road transport ministry officials held a marathon meeting with all district collectors to sensitise them about the scheme and convince vehicle owners to avail it. So far, two major automobile companies have signed MoUs to provide discounts for replacement of old trucks and buses in Delhi-NCR.
