No ban on petrol 2-wheelers in Delhi from 2026, govt. clarifies

Phasing out all non-electric 2-wheelers and autorickshaws is just not feasible.

The government of Delhi has extended its current EV policy for three months. The government has also confirmed that it won’t implement the EV Policy 2.0, which proposed a complete ban on petrol-powered 2-wheelers by August 15, 2026.

Transport Minister Dr. Pankaj Singh clarified, “All bikes and autos will continue to operate in the Union Territory.” Discussions on the new policy are currently underway, and in the meantime, the existing policy will continue to remain in force.

Another official said that phasing out all non-electric 2-wheelers and autorickshaws was just not feasible. “There are over 1,00,000 autorickshaws and 2-wheelers in Delhi. It’s not feasible to phase them out or push for an immediate shift to EVs,” he said.

Source: Autocar India