As Delhi Moves To Ban New Petrol Scooters By 2028, How Other Countries Are Doing The Same
As Delhi Moves To Ban New Petrol Scooters By 2028, How Other Countries Are Doing The Same Published By, Last Updated: June 30, 2026, 18:50
As Delhi Moves To Ban New Petrol Scooters By 2028, How Other Countries Are Doing The Same Published By, Last Updated: June 30, 2026, 18:50 IST Under the new rules, all two-wheeler registrations after April 1, 2028, must be 100% electric. Motorcycles and a goods vehicle parked on a footpath obstruct pedestrian movement, at Zakir Hussain Marg, in New Delhi. (PTI file photo) Delhi has taken a major step towards electric mobility by approving a new EV Policy 2026, under which no new petrol or diesel two-wheelers will be registered in the Capital from April 1, 2028. The policy, cleared by the Delhi Cabinet, will come into effect from July 1 and aims to push the city towards cleaner transport and reduced air pollution. Under the new rules, all two-wheeler registrations after April 1, 2028, must be 100% electric. Existing petrol bikes will not be banned from roads but will continue under standard fitness and scrappage regulations.
The government has also announced incentives for electric two-wheeler buyers, offering a subsidy of Rs 30,000 in the first year, Rs 20,000 in the second year and Rs 10,000 in the third year. How Other Countries Are Moving Away From Petrol Two-Wheelers? Several countries have already begun restricting or phasing out petrol-powered two-wheelers as part of their climate and clean air goals. In Vietnam, especially in Hanoi, authorities have proposed restricting petrol motorcycles in central areas such as Ring Road 1. The country, which relies heavily on two-wheelers, is gradually shifting towards electric bikes to improve air quality in dense urban zones. Laos has taken a more aggressive approach by banning the import and registration of all new petrol and diesel vehicles. The move is aimed at cutting fuel imports and accelerating a full transition to electric transport across the country. In the United Kingdom, the government has outlined a phased plan to end the sale of new petrol motorcycles.
Smaller mopeds are expected to be restricted earlier, followed by a wider phase-out of all petrol two-wheelers in line with its net-zero commitments. Taiwan had earlier proposed a full ban on gasoline scooters by 2035. However, after public opposition, the policy was revised, and the country has shifted towards a more balanced approach, allowing both petrol and electric scooters to coexist while encouraging EV adoption. Unlike strict bans seen in some countries, Delhi is adopting a gradual transition model. The policy does not remove existing petrol two-wheelers from roads, but instead focuses on stopping new registrations over time. Vehicles will also be subject to scrappage rules once they reach 15 years of age, nudging users towards electric alternatives without an immediate ban. (With inputs from agencies) News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit About the Author News Desk The News Desk is a team of passionate editors and writers who break and analyse the most important events unfolding in India and abroad.
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