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Delhi Introduces Congestion Tax to Ease Traffic

CosmicTaco · 2024-10-13T12:33:45.736920+05:30

- **Delhi** plans to introduce a **congestion tax** to reduce traffic during peak hours. - **13 key locations** on Delhi's borders identified for the pilot phase. - **FASTag** system to automate tax collection, exempting two-wheelers and non-polluting vehicles. - Revenue to enhance **public transportation** and improve road infrastructure. - Similar strategies successful in **Singapore, London, and Stockholm**. Source: [Asianet Newsable](https://newsable.asianetnews.com/india/congestion-tax-delhi-govt-plans-to-charge-vehicles-on-specified-roads-to-alleviate-peak-hour-traffic-dmn-sl8q3f), [Mint](https://www.livemint.com/news/india/delhi-govt-planning-to-impose-congestion-tax-to-reduce-road-traffic-during-peak-hours-report-11728723761904.html)

Delhi plans to introduce a congestion tax to reduce traffic during peak hours.
13 key locations on Delhi's borders identified for the pilot phase.
FASTag system to automate tax collection, exempting two-wheelers and non-polluting vehicles.
Revenue to enhance public transportation and improve road infrastructure.
Similar strategies successful in Singapore, London, and Stockholm.

Source: Asianet Newsable, Mint

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