Extra Charge for Vehicles Entering Delhi from April 1: Trucks May Pay ₹4000 Instead of ₹2600

New Delhi: In an effort to tackle rising air pollution and traffic congestion in the national capital, the Supreme Court has approved a significant increase in the Green Tax imposed on commercial vehicles entering Delhi from other states. The new rule will come into effect from April 1, 2026.

The decision will mainly impact trucks and commercial vehicles that do not stop in Delhi to deliver goods but simply pass through the city as a shortcut while travelling to other states.

Major Increase in Entry Charges

Following the court’s approval, commercial vehicle operators will have to pay significantly higher charges to cross Delhi’s borders. Under the revised structure, heavy trucks that currently pay around ₹2600 may now have to pay up to ₹4000 to enter the city.

Similarly, light commercial vehicles (LMVs), including vans and small transport vehicles, will also face an increased fee of around ₹2000.

This hike will increase operational costs for transporters who frequently use Delhi roads as a transit route.

Purpose Behind the Green Tax Hike

The main objective of increasing the tax is to reduce the number of external vehicles using Delhi’s roads unnecessarily. Authorities have observed that many vehicles from neighboring states enter the city only to take a shorter route to their destination, which leads to severe traffic congestion and higher levels of air pollution.

The government and the court aim to encourage heavy vehicles to use outer expressways and bypass routes instead of passing through the city.

By making it more expensive for vehicles to travel through Delhi, policymakers hope drivers will opt for alternative routes, ultimately helping reduce traffic pressure and improve air quality in the capital.