Despite knowing that odd-even formula has been implemented by the AAP Government in the national Capital since January 1 on a trial basis for 15 days, some super rich Delhiites appear to be least bothered about the Rs2,000 challans, if caught flouting the formula to clean city’s polluted air.
According to traffic police official, most of the defaulters till now driving luxury cars like Audi, BMW, Mercedes are ready to pay the challan, however, making excuses that they cannot travel in public transport.
For the reality check, The Pioneer took the rounds at various locations in the city and found some super rich people violating the odd-even formula.
"Many odd number cars especially luxury cars like Audi, BMW are running on roads. This despite the fact that the day is dedicated to even number cars," a traffic police official deputy towards the route of Pusa Road told The Pioneer.
"Without complaining, a BMW owner paid Rs 2,000 as challan to us. Resident of Karol Bagh, the owner said we are ready to pay the penalty, but we will not travel by bus," said the traffic police official.
Apparently, the Aam Adami Party volunteers deputed at various locations at traffic signals did not make an attempt stop the defaulters driving even number cars.
While, the traffic flow was comparatively low on Friday and Saturday, large numbers of people are doing carpooling and cycling, said the traffic police official.
As per the scheme, cars bearing odd-numbered registration plates shall ply on city roads on 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 while those with even number plates can run on the road on 0, 2, 4, 6, 8 respectively.
Around 25 categories vehicles are exempted from the restrictions, including emergency service vehicles, taxis and cars being driven by women, which may have only female co- passengers and children up to age of 12.
Two wheelers and CNG-run vehicles have also been exempted.