Delhi Revives Shared Taxis, Boosts EV & Fitness Tests to Combat Pollution

• Delhi government considers reviving shared taxi rides, discontinued during COVID-19, to curb air pollution and offer affordable transport.
• Plans include increasing automated commercial vehicle fitness testing stations; Jhuljhuli is operational, Burari upgrading, Nand Nagri & Tehkhand by March.
• CM Rekha Gupta to meet Ola, Uber to prioritize shared rides, boost women drivers, and integrate private EVs into taxi services.
• Five additional automated fitness testing stations approved at DTC depots: Bawana, Ghazipur, Savda Ghevra, GTK Depot, and Dichau Kalan.
• Delhi Metro Phase-5A expansion approved by Central government to reduce road traffic and provide a sustainable pollution solution.

Why It Matters: Delhi government implements multi-pronged strategy with shared rides, vehicle fitness, and metro expansion to combat pollution.