2nd phase of odd-even scheme in Delhi starts from today

Under the scheme, four-wheelers with odd registration numbers will ply on odd dates and those with even numbers on even dates. The rule will be in operation from 8 AM to 8 PM. However, it will not be applicable on



Sundays.

President, Vice President, Prime Minister, Union Ministers and other VIPs have been exempted. Besides, vehicles driven by women, emergency vehicles, CNG vehicles and cars carrying school children in uniforms will be exempted.

However, the rules of the odd-even scheme will apply on Delhi Chief Minister and his cabinet colleagues. The violation of rule will attract a penalty of 2,000 rupees. The city government has roped in over 5,000 Civil Defence Volunteers at various traffic points who will motivate the people to follow the rules of the scheme.

Delhi Transport Minister Gopal Rai said, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation will run 200 metro trains which will make over 3,200 trips per day till the 30th of this month. He said, Paryavaran bus service will be available to the commuters in addition to DTC buses.