Delhi CM: Women will be exempted from odd-even scheme

DN Bureau

Women will be exempted from the odd-even road rationing scheme which is set to return in the national capital for the third time from November 4-15, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced on Saturday.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal


New Delhi: Women will be exempted from the odd-even road rationing scheme which is set to return in the national capital for the third time from November 4-15, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced on Saturday.

Unlike previous occasions, privately owned CNG vehicles will this time not be exempted, he said.

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"Women driving alone, cars having all women as occupants and women accompanied by children aged less than 12 years will be exempted," he said.

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The decision has been taken keeping in mind their safety, Kejriwal added.

A decision on whether two-wheelers should be exempted from the scheme or not is yet to be taken and we are consulting experts, he said. (PTI)










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