Delhi plans to ban petrol rickshaws and scooters, target 30% electric fleet by 2030

Government hopes for 30% of city’s fleet to be electric by 2030, in move hailed as ‘gamechanger’ on air pollution The unruly chaos of Delhi’s roads would be unrecognisable without the rickshaws and scooters that zip through India’s capital in their millions, emitting toxic fumes in their wake. But…

First covered Jun 30, 2026 · 1:39 AM PT · 1 article

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8h Guardian Environment Delhi plans to ban petrol rickshaws and scooters in effort to cut toxic fumes — Government hopes for 30% of city’s fleet to be electric by 2030, in move hailed as ‘gamechanger’ on air pollution The unruly chaos of Delhi’s roads would be…

Appeared in: 2026-06-30 (#20)

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