Bihar: Old commercial Vehicles ban in Patna, 15 years-old-vehicles use stop in the state

All the government vehicles, which are 15-years-old have been banned across Bihar, while all the commercial vehicles of the same time will be stopped from using in Patna and adjacent regions, the state government said on Monday. The decision will be applied in the state from Tuesday.

According to Cheif Secretary Deepak Kumar, the decision was taken by the chief minister of Bihar, Nitish Kumar after a high-level meeting which held in the concern of rising pollution in some districts of Bihar.

"The state government has decided that all government vehicles that are more than 15-years-old will be banned across the state. Commercial vehicles that are more than 15-yrs-old will be banned in Patna and adjacent regions. The notifications will be issued tomorrow," Deepak Kumar told media.

The 15 years old vehicles will only be allowed to use after passing pollution test. "The transport department is going to start a special drive from Tuesday during which camps will be set up where private vehicles more than 15-yrs-old, can undergo pollution tests. They'll be allowed only after it," added Deepak Kumar.

CM Nitish Kumar also raised concern on reducing pollution and said farmers found burning stubble will not be given government subsidy. North India cities including Bihar are reeling under the raising of pollution and bad air quality.

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